Abstract
Curcuminoids can be defined as phenolic compounds derived from the roots of curcuma spp. (Zingiberaceae). The powdered form of the rhizome of C.longa is rich in curcuminoids. Recent emphasis on the use of natural and complementary medicines in western medicine has drawn the attention of the scientific community to this ancient remedy.1 Research has revealed that curcumin has a surprisingly wide range of beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic activity. Plants with medicinal properties are commonly used for treatment of various diseases since ancient times. Turmeric, a rhizome of curcuma longa is well known for its excellent therapeutic effects and is used for the treatment of number of diseases since ages. The antiinflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties of curcumin are widely studied and well established. The aim of this article is to review the pharmacological actions, therapeutic effects and adverse drug reactions of curcumin in the treatment of oral potentially malignant disorders.1,2
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