Extraction and purification of curcuminoids from Curcuma longa L. rhizome

Preparation and physicochemical evaluation of topical formulations of purified curcuminoids from Curcuma longa rhizome

Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was optimization of semisolid topical formulation from ethanol extract of turmeric and evaluation of rheological characterization and investigation of physicochemical control tests. Methods: The ethanolic extract was prepared with Soxhlet method and the compounds were isolated with silica gel column chromatog...

Curcuminoids from Curcuma Longa in Disease Prevention & Treatment

Pharmacognostic, phytochemical and physicochemical studies of CURCUMA LONGA linn. rhizome

In recent year there has been rapid increase in the standardization of selected medicinal plant of potential therapeutic significance. Despite the morden techniques, identification of plant drug by Pharmacognostic study is more reliable. The rhizomes of Curcuma longa reported to have good medicinal values in traditional system of medicines. The present study deals with pharmacognostic parameter...

Studies on antifertility effect of rhizome of curcuma longa linn

Turmeric is used as a condiment and also as a herbal medicine in different kinds of illness. It is used by tribes as an antifertility and aborcifacient agent for a long period in different parts of India. Because of scarcity of research data regarding the effectiveness and mode of action of curcumin, the active principle present in turmeric, we undertake this research work to evaluate its antif...

Formic Acid and Microwave Assisted Extraction of Curcumin from Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

Curcumin is a natural bioactive compound originated from the rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). This study was performed to investigate formic acid and microwave assisted extraction of curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). In order to enhance the curcumin extraction, different parameters such as particle size, effect of pretreatment with water, radiation intensity and type of solvent...