Curcuma longa (Turmeric) belongs to the family Zingeberaceae, commonly used as a spice, pigment and additive also are one of the most important ingredients in the Indian subcontinent. In recent years’ research revealed several important functions of it. Among those being investigated is Turmeric. The aim of this review is to summarize the chemistry, referend, formulations of curcminoids and their biological activities and provides an update mainly on the pharmacological activities of the Turmeric, its extracts and credible medicinal applications of Turmeric, along with their safety evaluation. Its most important active ingredient is curcuminoids. Which are phenolic compounds and volatile oils being also present in turmeric are known for their functional and nutraceutical properties. Various preclinical cell culture and animal studies suggest that curcuminoids have extensive biological activity as antioxidants, neuroprotective, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-acidogenic, radioprotective, and arthritis. Different clinical trials also suggest a potential therapeutic role for curcuminoids in numerous chronic diseases like colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases. Nowadays, several drugs have been developed deriving from traditional products, and current drug research is actively investigating the possible therapeutic roles of many Ayurvedic and Traditional Indian medicinal therapies. Health benefits attributed to curcuminoids have resulted in their comprehensive utilization in food and pharmaceutical formulations.
Phoenix dactilifera L. (ajwa dates) is a soft dry fruit mainly cultivated in Medina al Munawara. Dating back to 5000 B.C., It was also a part of Tibwe – Nabwi (The Prophet (PBUH)'s the way of using plants and naturals as medicine), and ajwa was dominant in this field. It was used to cure different diseases and was also used for protection against evil. The use of date fruit taught by the Prophet is now being supported with strong scientific evidence and is trending research worldwide. The amount of macro and micronutrients, phytochemicals, and a considerable number of bioactive components make Ajwa effective against diabetes, PCOS, various types of cancers, liver, and heart diseases, against different toxicities, fertility, and infertility in both men and women, altering hormonal activities in the brain and is still further researched for various other benefits. The article gives a general description of Ajwa Dates, focusing on their nutrient composition and functions on the human body. Objective: Due to limited research, this article can be used to study the nutrient composition of Ajwa in comparison to various dates, along with its functions as it is already considered a potential nutraceutical agent. Ajwa is considered a dominant fruit, further pointing out more of its previously unknown functionalities, making it a potential agent in preventing disease, thus impacting various food and health markets worldwide. Methodology: 150-200 articles were selected. Out of these articles, 70-80 were short-listed. The exact mechanisms on how these dates work on the body were also excluded. Data on the composition and importance of the data is included. The research was studied thoroughly, and data was collected and plagiarized from 77 articles for this review.
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