Turmeric in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Turmeric

Scientific name

Family

Origin

Parts Used

Chemical constituents

• Essential oil (camphor, cineole, turmerone);
• Starch;
• Flavonoids;
• Fibers;
• Dyes belonging to the curcumin group (curcuminoids).

Turmeric in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Turmeric

Turmeric extracts have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunostimulating activity. The mechanisms of action responsible for these properties have been established and include the inhibition of cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases.
The common indications for the use of turmeric extracts are represented by functional dyspepsia, gallbladder stones, biliary dyspepsia, chronic liver diseases, chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases.
Turmeric extracts are used by industry as excellent natural dyes.