ABSTRACT
In southern and south-western tropical Asia, the plant turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), which is a member of the ginger family, is abundantly cultivated. Turmeric, which plays a significant role in the cuisines of Iran, Malaysia, India, China, Polynesia, and Thailand, is a spice that frequently changes the texture, colour, and flavour of food. Additionally, turmeric has a long history of use in China and India for the treatment of disorders like stress, depression, and dermatological conditions as well as infections and other health issues. Historically, a wide variety of ailments have been treated using turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), a common natural medicine. Different kinds of phytochemicals and minerals are present in its root, which is the most widely used component for therapeutic purposes. The pharmacological properties of turmeric include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-mutagenic, anti-microbial, anti-obesity, hypolipidemic, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective properties. Turmeric is a significant candidate for more clinical investigation due to the pharmacological properties that have been observed. The orange-yellow, lipophilic polyphenol compound known as “curcumin,” which is derived from the herb’s rhizomes, is primarily responsible for the various types of pharmacological effects. This chapter tries to summarize the various types of pharmacological aspects associated with turmeric essential oil.
