2019
DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.4(1).172
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In vivo antioxidant activities of Curcuma longa and Curcuma xanthorrhiza: a review

Abstract: Free radicals, reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been known to contribute several degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, neurodegenerative, and diabetes mellitus. In order to overcome the negative effects of these radicals, some scientist explores natural antioxidants from plants. Curcuma longa (Turmeric) and Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Javanese Turmeric) have been known as herbs and spices with antioxidant activities due to curcumin… Show more

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“…Among herbal medicines components, Curcuma species including C. longa (turmeric), C. xanthorrhiza (Java Turmeric), and C. manga have been widely applied as medicinal plants for herbal or traditional medicine purposes [7]. These Curcumas have been reported to have some biological effects which are beneficial to human health including antioxidant, anticancer anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotector, cardioprotector, antibacterial activities, and wound healing [8][9][10].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Among herbal medicines components, Curcuma species including C. longa (turmeric), C. xanthorrhiza (Java Turmeric), and C. manga have been widely applied as medicinal plants for herbal or traditional medicine purposes [7]. These Curcumas have been reported to have some biological effects which are beneficial to human health including antioxidant, anticancer anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotector, cardioprotector, antibacterial activities, and wound healing [8][9][10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The antioxidant activity of curcuma extract in vitro has been proven by the DPPH method (Widyastuti et al 2020). Several parameters observed in the in vivo antioxidant activity test of aqueous black tea and curcuma extracts were SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) activity, GSH-Px (Gluthatione Peroxidase) activity, and MDA (Malondialdehyde) levels (Lukitaningsih et al 2020;Sun et al 2012).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The most active and abundant compounds extracted from C. xanthorrhiza are essential oil and curcumin . As a natural polyphenol, curcumin is more active as an antioxidant than vitamin E and beta carotene .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%