Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemistry and Antiviral Potential of Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

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dc.contributor.authorSrivastava, Bajarang Bal Lal
dc.contributor.authorRipanda, Asha Shabani
dc.contributor.authorMwanga, Hossein Miraji
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-23T10:07:30Z
dc.date.available2023-05-23T10:07:30Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionFull text article. Also available at https://doi.org/10.3390/compounds2030017en_US
dc.description.abstractTurmeric (Curcuma longa) has been a famous root crop for its medicinal properties since pre-historical times. Lack of effective therapeutics for most viral diseases, higher cost of some antiviral therapies, and the emergence of antiviral drug resistance are increasingly reported. Drug resistance is predicted to be a leading cause of mortality globally by 2050, thus requiring intervention. The need for effective natural antiviral compounds to mitigate viral diseases, such as curcumin, calls for further studies. Curcumin, a primary curcuminoid compound, has demonstrated a broad activity as an antiviral agent. Due to the need to overcome drug resistance to chemically synthesised drugs, the best option is to improve and adapt the use of natural antiviral agents. The antiviral potential of curcumin is hindered by its solubility and bioavailability. Recently, different techniques, such as the preparation of curcumin carbon quantum dots, have been used to improve curcumin antiviral activity. Therefore, the current review aims to assess curcumin’s benefits as a natural antiviral agent and techniques to improve its medicinal activity. Future use of curcumin will aid in mitigating viral diseases, including resistant strain, hence sustainability of the entire community. In this case, research and innovation are required to improve the solubility and bioavailability of curcumin for medical uses.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSrivastava, B. B. L., Ripanda, A. S., & Mwanga, H. M. (2022). Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemistry and Antiviral Potential of Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Compounds, 2(3), 200-221.en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/compounds2030017
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/3845
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMDPIen_US
dc.subjectCurcuma longaen_US
dc.subjectTurmericen_US
dc.subjectAntiviral drugsen_US
dc.subjectDrug resistanceen_US
dc.subjectHealth benefitsen_US
dc.subjectEthnomedicinal usesen_US
dc.subjectPhytochemistryen_US
dc.subjectAntiviral Potentialen_US
dc.titleEthnomedicinal, Phytochemistry and Antiviral Potential of Turmeric (Curcuma longa)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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