Phytochemical, physicochemical and pharmacological profile of the selected plant Curcuma longa linn
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
In ethno medicinal practices, the traditional healers use the genus Curcuma for the treatment of various ailments Turmeric is a spice derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Rhizomes are horizontal underground stems that send out shoots as well as roots. Various parameters such as morphology, phytochemical profiles of the entire parts of the plant were studied and the salient diagnostic features are documented. Major chemical constituents, extractive values, physicochemical constants, and other features have also been recorded. Here, important chemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, and amino acids were identified and isolated.
Authors and Affiliations
V. L . Thirupathamma, P. Anitha Kiranmai, P. Yogitha, V. Lakshmi Durga, A. Saranya, A. Ravi Kumar, K. M. Subbu Rathinam
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