Abstract
The rhizomes of Curcuma caesia Roxb. (Family zingiberacea) are traditionally used to treat various ailments like piles, leprosy, asthma, cancer, wounds, impotency, fertility, toothache, vomiting leukoderma, tumours, bronchitis, etc. in Indian system of medicine. Rhizomes of C. caesia have been used as various ethnic herbal medicines by tribals. Several phytoconstituents have also been isolated and characterized. However, studies on correlation of phytoconstituents and medicinal properties are limited. The present study is an endeavor to do comprehensive review for the ethno-medicinal uses, pharmacology and phytochemistry of C. caesia. Pharmacological studies revealed the potent in vitro and in vivo bioactivities of various parts of C. caesia and other biological activities. Several phytoconstituents have been identified and isolated from C. caesia. Conclusions have been drawn from the literature reviewed and suggestions for future research are proposed. These findings may be utilized in the development of cost effective, safe and efficient novel drugs useful for treatment of cancer, piles, leprosy, asthma, wounds, impotency, fertility, toothache, vomiting, allergies and leukoderma.
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