Abstract

TURMERIC: THE SPICE KING OF HEALTH

Dr. Rathai Rajagopalan* and Dr. Yashasvi Suvarna

Abstract

Turmeric, one of the most celebrated spices in the world of research, is a key ingredient in the kitchen of every Indian household. It has been gloriously described for its healing properties in ancient Indian and Chinese literature which has further instigated research to expand the spectrum of this indigenous herb. Several studies have illustrated the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial activity of turmeric which confirms its therapeutic potential to treat a wide variety of disorders. This systematic review underlines the surplus health benefits of turmeric and the scope of further research in these clinical scenarios.

Keywords: turmeric, antiinflammatory activity, anticarcinogenic.