Phytochemical and pharmacological activities of black turmeric: A review Chande Kalyani U.1,*, Ekhande Nikhil S.2, Padwal Mayuri H.2 1Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi, Pune, Dr. D.Y. Patil Educational Complex, Sector No. 29, Pradhikaran, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411044 2Student, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi, Pune, Dr. D.Y. Patil Educational Complex, Sector No. 29, Pradhikaran, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411044 *Corresponding Author E-mail: kalyanichande17@gmail.com
Online Published on 30 January, 2024. Abstract The plant Curcuma caesia, also referred to as kali haldi, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family. South East Asia's black turmeric is a rare endemic plant that also plays a significant role in traditional medicine. The north-east, central India, the Papi Hills of the East and West Godavari, and Andhra Pradesh all have access to this plant. The fresh and dried rhizomes of Curcuma cassia are used in traditional medicine to treat leucoderma, asthma, tumours, piles, bronchitis, bruising, and other conditions. Numerous therapeutic properties of curcuma caesia, including antioxidant, antibacterial, antipyretic, larvicidal, insecticidal, antimicrobial, wound healing, and anti-hyperglycemic, have been professionally investigated. The current study aims to provide a thorough overview of the literature on its phytochemistry, historical applications, and therapeutic research. Top Keywords Black Turmeric, Curcuma caesia, Kali Haldi, Anti-ulcerogenic, Anthelmintic. Top |