WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Souvik Dey, Milan Kumar Maiti, Sudipta Chakraborty and *Partha Pratim Mahata

ABSTRACT

Turmeric is a flowering, rhizomatous and herbaceous plant, which is basically vernacular to the Indian subcontinent and southern east part of Asia. It belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae. The binomial name of turmeric is Curcuma longa. In ancient time turmeric was excessively used in Ayurveda, Siddha and other traditional system of medicines which are popular in India. In India the utilization of turmeric is appreciable, generally in different disorders of joints, skin, respiratory tracts it is employed. In visual aspect turmeric is yellow color and this color is responsiblefor the biologically active compound present in turmeric which is Curcumin. In recent years Turmeric has acquired potential attention in the medical as well as scientific community because of its miscellaneous biological properties as well as vast extant healthcare practices. Safety and tolerability are pivotal consideration for any prospective therapeutic substances and every assessment proves turmeric’s beneficiary role as well as its safety profile. Furthermore, this overview delves into the mechanism through which turmeric and curcumin extent their biological effects, such as modulating inflammatory pathways, oxidative stress and cellular signaling pathways. Additionally, we address the challenges associated with the bioavailability of curcumin and strategies employed to enhance its absorption. In conclusion it holds immense promise as a natural dietary component that may contribute to improve health outcomes. While numerous studies suggest it’s potential benefits, ongoing research is essential to better understand the full scope it’s therapeutic applications and to establish evidence-based recommendations for its consumption in various populations. The overview also highlights the need for further clinical research to substantiate many of the promising findings from preclinical and epidemiological studies. The potential role of turmeric as part of a balanced diet and its safety profile are discussed, along with considerations for supplementation.

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