Abstract
There are many brands of turmeric powder available for consumers to use in Pakistan, one of the most popular spices. Several forms of turmeric powder (homegrown, open-market, and two marketed packaged brands were examined for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Despite being able to meet all the tested phytochemical properties, the marketed packed (MP I and MP II) and open-market Curcuma longa powder extracts lacked saponin terpenoid and tannins. Turmeric's primary chemical constituent, curcumin, has been shown to have a number of beneficial biological properties. Home grown turmeric contains large amount of curcumin (4.22±0.52%). Additionally, home-made turmeric powder shown notable anti-inflammatory activities (IC₅₀=117.42±0.41 g/mL). With a zone of inhibition of 17.07 ±0.27 mm and 17.03±0.30 mm, respectively, homegrown curcuma longa powder showed the most significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Homegrown turmeric powder proved to be the best spice source of all the turmeric powders tested. This study provides information primarily on the therapeutic activities of turmeric, its derivatives, and potential medical uses for turmeric, as well as an assessment of their safety.
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