Abstract

A CLASSICAL REVIEW STUDY ON HARIDRA (CURCUMA LONGA LINN.)

Baldev Singh*, Parshant Pareek and Dr. Aditi Chauhan, M.D (AY)

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Abstract

Curcuma longa linn. or Haridra commonly known as turmeric is a plant of zingiberacea family which is vital part of various ayurvedic formulations like Chandraprabha vati, Mahatikta ghrita, Haridra Khand etc. The word Haridra signifies its golden color or hue. Haridra has various pharmacological properties like anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anti- helminthic, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antihistaminic and antifungal properties. Ancient Ayurvedic texts describes Haridra in treatment of various disorders like prameha, krimi roga, aruchi, Pandu, Visha roga etc .This article will provide a classical insight about morphological features, its pharmacological properties and therapeutic uses of Haridra.

Keywords: Haridra, Ayurveda, Curcuma longa, curcumin.