Anti-oxidant Activity
Protects Brain, kidney and Liver from damage by alcohol, drugs, Radiation heavy metals and chemicals.
Anti-cancer Activity
Active constituent curcurmin has cytotoxicity to Lymphocytes and Dalton's lymphoma cells.
Antiseptic and antibacterial Activity
Curcurmin yellow colour pigment acts against Bacillus cereus, Bacillus coagulans,
Bacillus subtills,staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Anti-obesity activity
Oral administration inhibits LDL oxidation, has Hypocholessterolemic effect.
Used in Alzhemeir's disease
Curcuminoids inhibitory action on Acetylcholinesterase activity and attenuation of
Scopolamine induced Amnesia.
Antifungal activity
Turmeric oil and curcurmin isolated from turmeric plant acts as antifungal.
used in Cystic fibrosis defects.
Used to cure Irritable bowel syndrome.
Anti- inflammatory activity
Curcuminoids like curcumin, demethoxycurcumin acts as inflammatory in Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Used in Skin disorders
Local application in Small pox, Chicken pox , scabies, Eczema and acne.
Used in cosmetics
Enhances tonicity, gives golden complexion and reduces pigmented spots.
Used as blood purifier.
Used as Spice
Mild digestive, Stimulant and carminative