REVIEW ON GREEN SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES FROM TRADITIONAL MEDICINIAL PLANT- CURCUMA AMADA

Jinsha K., Shamina S.*, Jamal Fathima M. and Devika P. M.

ABSTRACT

In the pursuit of environmentally sustainable development, the green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts has garnered considerable attention for its eco-friendly nature, straightforward approach, and cost-efficiency. This review highlights the green synthesis of nanoparticles using Curcuma amada (mango ginger), focusing on its rich phytochemical profile, which includes flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolics. These bioactive compounds function as natural reducing and stabilizing agents, facilitating nanoparticle formation. The review explores the production of zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilizing Curcuma amada, highlighting the fundamental mechanisms and the characterization methods applied. Additionally, it explores their various biomedical applications, including antimicrobial, wound healing, and antioxidant activities. These properties make Curcuma amada -mediated nanoparticles highly promising for sustainable medical applications, demonstrating potential in areas like infection control, tissue regeneration, and oxidative stress management. This approach not only supports greener synthesis methods but also opens new avenues for biomedicine and nanotechnology.

Keywords: Curcuma amada,, Phytochemical, Antibacterial activity, Antioxidant activity, zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles.