Richa Atreya1, S.K. Upadhayaya2
1 Department of Botany, C.C.S. University, Meerut, U.P.
2Department of Botany, M.S. College Saharanpur, U.P.
Corresponding aurthor E-mail: richaatreya@rediffmail.com
Abstract: Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) is an important medicinal and spice plant. It has been reportedly effective as anti-cancer, anti thrombotic, wound healing properties and anti-venom etc. It’s most important phytochemicals are Curcumin, ar-turmerone, 1-8cineole, curcumene etc but Curcumin is the most potent phytochemical. Ten market sample of turmeric usually available in the market are studied for curcumin content and their suitability for marketability is recommended. Maharashtra nanded hingoli semifinished finger yield maximum curcuminoids in Saharanpur city samples. And, therefore, it is recommended variety for marketability.
Keywords: Anti-cancer, Anti-thrombotic, Anti-Venom, HPTLC, Phytochemicals
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