Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 9, Issue 5 (2020)
Variability in turmeric as sources of secondary metabolites
Author(s):
Dr. JH Kadam, LS Khapare and Dr. GD Shirke
Abstract:
The biodiversity is boon to ensure natural sustainability of different plant species. The
Curcuma is one of the important genera having medicinal importance. In the world nearly 100 different species of turmeric are observed out of which 40 are found in India. The species like
C. aeruginosa, C. amada, C. anguistifolia, C. aromatic (Wild turmeric), C. caesia (black turmeric), C. longa, C. vamana and C. zedoaria are economically important. The different
Curcuma species having important compounds which plays important roleas anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-melanogenic, antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-repellent, antitussive, anti-platelet activity and anti-nephrotoxic activity. Hence, there is wide scope for exploitation of secondary metabolites by preserving biodiversity of
Curcuma sp in India.
Pages: 2740-2744 | 1052 Views 512 Downloads
Dr. JH Kadam, LS Khapare and Dr. GD Shirke.
Variability in turmeric as sources of secondary metabolites. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2020;9(5):2740-2744. DOI:
10.22271/phyto.2020.v9.i5al.12875