ABSTRACT

Black turmeric, an herb long known for its therapeutic benefits, has piqued the curiosity of medical/scientific researchers. Scientifically known as Curcuma caesia Roxb, is a rare medicinal plant found in the country's mountainous regions. It is a plant having the greatest curcumin concentration of any curcuma species, a chemical compound with several medicinal effects. This review paper focuses on the medicinal and therapeutic uses of Curcuma caesia Roxb. Various research and studies have found that the herb possesses biological properties like antibacterial, muscle relaxant, anti-asthmatic, anti-cancer properties, and many others. Curcumin which is present in the highest amount in this species acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in Alzheimer’s. Rhizomes have historically been used to cure a variety of diseases and metabolic abnormalities such as asthma, tumors, and leukoderma. The review also covers the mechanism of action of Curcuma caesia Roxb on various diseases such as Amnesia, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Depression, and Cancer. Therefore, the pattern and treatments of the crucial disease can be studied which may be further utilized for practical needs. Keywords: Curcuma caesia Roxb, curcumin, rhizomes, biological properties, therapeutic uses
Publication date: 01/07/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.7.8132