Advances in chemical constituents and quality control of turmeric

Turmeric, derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae), is one of the most popular herbal medicines. Its main bioactive constituents include curcuminoids, sesquiterpenes, and terpecurcumins. It exhibits antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral activiti...

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Main Authors: Zhan-Peng Shang, Lu-Lu Xu, Ying-Ying Lu, Meng Guan, De-Yun Li, Zhi-Yong Le, Zong-Li Bai, Xue Qiao, Min Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.wjtcm.net/article.asp?issn=2311-8571;year=2019;volume=5;issue=2;spage=116;epage=121;aulast=Shang