Abstract
Curcumin, the main bioactive compound found in turmeric rhizomes, has a wide variety of applications in the clinical field that is why it attracts researchers from all over the world. While there are various studies on curcumin extraction and quantification, comparison of curcumin content according to the soil profile and cultivation period has not been performed yet in our knowledge. Curcumin to be a genuine natural product having impressive anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, treating a wide range of diseases. Curcumin is a special gift to humans given by mother-nature to help them curing many diseases. Turmeric, the plant containing a significant amount of this molecule, has been used for many centuries as a traditional medicine to cure skin problems, digestive issues, as painkiller, and much more. From the past two centuries, scientists found many applications of this molecule in the clinical field. There are still many properties of this wonder drug that need to be discovered. However, the obstacle in this track is difficulty in extracting the pure and high amounts of curcumin from turmeric rhizomes. For this reason, many researchers have searched about many techniques to extract curcumin from turmeric rhizomes, of which ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry has been found very efficient. The review will assist the researchers to discover and choose the plant to develop adequate medicine for establishing cost-effective treatments.
Highlights
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the traditional yellow-colored root belonging to the family of ginger, Zingiberaceae
According to the research turmeric of Assam which is known as Lakadong and Megha Turmeric-1 is known for its superb quality which is mostly produced in Jaintia Hills having high curcumin content [42]
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method was used for the extraction of curcuminoids from dyes of turmeric samples
Summary
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the traditional yellow-colored root belonging to the family of ginger, Zingiberaceae. The oil from turmeric possessed oncopreventive activity [7] and cure numerous oral diseases. The oil from turmeric possesses oncopreventive activity, cures numerous oral diseases, and reduces gum inflammation [7]. Turmeric is still there widely used as a versatile spice throughout India, the Middle East, and the Far East, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian food preparations It has a traditionally important place in feminine cosmetics for its bright yellow color and its characteristics fresh scent even the same bright yellow color seems to have been chosen for religious and auspicious occasions [12]. According to the research turmeric of Assam which is known as Lakadong and Megha Turmeric-1 is known for its superb quality which is mostly produced in Jaintia Hills having high curcumin content [42]
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