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Curcuma longa commonly known as tumeric is traditionally used as a spice in Indian food. A wide range of biological activities e.g. anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenging activity of the plant suggests a logical basis for its traditional use in foodstuff. Various phytothreapeutic uses of Curcuma longa have been reviewed.[ Luthra, P. M., Singh, R., & Chandra, R. (2001) ]. Therapeutic uses ofCurcuma longa (turmeric). Indian journal of clinical biochemistry: IJCB, 16(2), 153–160. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02864854] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3453630/ |
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn) is extensively used as a spice and grown widely throughout Indian subcontinent.
Turmeric plant has been used in traditional medicine as a remedy for various diseases including cough, diabetes and hepatic disorders. For the last few decades, extensive works have been done to establish the pharmacological actions of Turmeric and its extracts. Curcumin is the main chemical compound of Turmeric and proven for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimutagenic, antidiabetic, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, expectorant and anticancerous pharmacological activities. This review gives update mainly on the pharmacological activities of the Turmeric, its extracts and plausible medicinal applications of Turmeric along with their safety evaluation.[ Krup V, Prakash LH, Harini A (2013) Pharmacological Activities of Turmeric (Curcuma longa linn): A Review. J Homeop Ayurv Med 2:133. doi: 10.4172/2167-1206.1000133] https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/pharmacological-activities-of-turmeric-curcuma-longa-linn-a-review-2167-1206.1000133.php?aid=18775 |
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Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) North Gujarat plain (Inclusive of Aravalli range and East Rajasthan Uplands) hot, dry, semi – arid eco-subregion (4.2), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII) , Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat Agroclimatic zone (GJ-4) |
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Use of mahua (Madhuca indica) bark, raw turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome and edible oil for treating dislocation of joint in animal. Dislocation of leg joint is caused in animal if it falls in pit or by any other reasons. Animal finds problem in walking and cannot be put to work. For treatment, about 500 g mahua (Madhuca indica) bark and a raw turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome are crushed, and some edible oil is mixed in to prepare an ointment. This ointment is then applied on the dislocated leg and the part is bandaged. The bandage is applied thrice in a week. This enables the animal to walk and resume activities in 10 days. The practice has no side effect. This traditional practice is used by almost all villagers since many years. |
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Local availability of herbal ingredients, their parts in particular form, vehicle to use the preparations; induction of proper dosage, etc. |
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HBN database |
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GIAN/GAVL/1798 |
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Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)
