MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF PLANT Curcuma zedoaria - SHORT REVIEW

Salha Ullithuruthumal S. and Amutha K.*

ABSTRACT

The perennial herb Curcuma zedoaria, often called white turmeric, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is valued for its medicinal qualities in traditional Asian medicine, especially in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its rhizomes are used extensively for their therapeutic properties since they contain a range of bioactive chemicals. White turmeric is particularly well-known for its capacity to increase circulation, ease pain, and aid with digestion. Strong compounds like curcumenol and sesquiterpenes, which are abundant in the plant, give it anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. These substances are essential for lowering inflammation, preventing oxidative stress, and possibly even destroying cancer cells. Furthermore, Curcuma zedoaria's essential oils enhance its therapeutic efficacy. The plant's uses in contemporary medicine are increased by these oils' noteworthy antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer qualities. Research keeps showing how potential the plant is for modern therapies, particularly for infections and inflammatory diseases. White turmeric may provide substantial therapeutic benefits in the creation of novel medications, as evidenced by the synergistic effects of its bioactive components and essential oils, which show a harmonious fusion of traditional medical knowledge and cutting-edge scientific advancement.

Keywords: Curcuma zedoaria, Curcumenol, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Anticancer properties.