Bioactive compounds of turmeric and their pharmacological effect

Abstract

Turmeric has various biological compounds. It has been used as spices in most Asian countries. Both solid and powder extracts as well as oil form has an advantageous effect. Moreover, having an abundant number of biological compounds made it popular in ancient times. For centuries, it has been used to treat wounds and snake bites. The main component of turmeric is curcuminoids which are reported to have anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-tumor activities. In recent decades, many studies have taken place for clinical trials to confirm curcumin's pharmacological activity. In this review, turmeric constituents and the therapeutic activity of curcumin analogs will be discussed.

Cancer risk in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: Common treatments and future perspectives

“…Numerous customary practices within households advocate the consumption of diverse herbal remedies for the amelioration of commonplace ailments. Ocimum kilimandscharicum, Mentha piperita, Moringa oleifera, Curcuma longa, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and other similar botanicals have demonstrated a favorable influence in alleviating PCOS and its related conditions (Rashid et al, 2022;Shahrin et al, 2022).…”

“…This treatment approach has shown potential for addressing the vascular, biochemical, and hormonal complications associated with PCOS (Khaled et al, 2019). The presence of curcumin in Curcuma longa has demonstrated its potential as a promising therapeutic agent for reducing hormonal imbalances, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance induced by obesity in individuals with PCOS (Chien et al, 2021;Shahrin et al, 2022).…”