Curcuminoids from Curcuma longa and their inhibitory activities on influenza A neuraminidases

Techno-economic evaluation of the extraction of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) oil and ar-turmerone using supercritical carbon dioxide

“…The characteristics of turmeric as a natural additive have encouraged its use by the food industry in various products such as margarine, cheese and seasonings. Furthermore, pharmacological studies have been conducted hoping to take advantage of the potential of the bioactive compounds present in the rhizome [4][5][6], also attracting the interest of cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries in turmeric.…”

Discovering Bisdemethoxycurcumin from Curcuma longa rhizome as a potent small molecule inhibitor of human pancreatic α-amylase, a target for type-2 diabetes

“…It is rich in sesquiterpenes and curcuminoids, the latter being responsible for their wide spectrum of biological activities (HMPC, 2009). In the traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used for its anti-cancer, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties (Dao et al, 2012). The efficacy of turmeric to reduce blood glucose levels in experimentally induced diabetic rats has also been reported (Arun & Nalini, 2002;Nishiyama et al, 2005).…”

Screening and quantification of anticancer compounds in traditional Chinese medicine by hollow fiber cell fishing and hollow fiber liquid/solid‐phase microextraction

“…The active curcuminoids , which exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antiinflammatory , anticancer , antioxidant , antiviral , and wound healing have been reported. In particular, its strong therapeutic effect against a variety of cancers and the potential to overcome multidrug resistance in cancer cells .…”