(n.) A genus of plants of the order Scitamineae, including the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa).
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(1) The rhizomes of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb, are used in Indonesian folk medicine as cholagogues, aromatic stomachics, analgesics, a rheumatic remedy, etc.
(2) Curcumin, a natural constituent of Curcuma longa (turmeric, CAS 458-37-7), has been studied for its induction of glutathione S-transferase activity in mice.
(3) In the Ayurvedha and Sidha system of medicine (Indian system of medicine) Azadirachta indica ADR ('Neem') and Curcuma longa ('Turmeric') has been used for healing chronic ulcers and scabies.
(4) The rhizomes and roots of Curcuma are commonly used as Traditional Chinese Drugs.
(5) The objective of the study was to test the efficacy of Curcuma domestica Val.
(6) A flour was prepared from rhizomes of shoti(Curcuma zedoaria) in such a way that most of the protein was retained.
(7) A neutral polysaccharide, named ukonan D, was isolated from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. It produced a single band on electrophoresis and a single peak on gel chromatography, and its molecular mass was estimated to be 28,000.
(8) These results suggest that the antiinflammatory action of Curcuma xanthorrhiza is the result of the germacrone that it contains.
(9) The data reviewed indicate that extracts of Curcuma longa exhibit anti-inflammatory activity after parenteral application in standard animal models used for testing anti-inflammatory activity.
(10) Thus, we have examined curcuma paper (turmeric paper) to see if it can provide a qualitative analysis of the boric acid content in biological materials, so as to identify cases of poisoning.
(11) The studies done so far showed no toxicity due to consuming Curcuma domestica Val.
(12) Since there was a protective effect of extracts of Curcuma longa on the liver and a stimulation of bile secretion in animals, Curcuma longa has been advocated for use in liver disorders.
(13) Curcumin, a major yellow pigment of turmeric obtained from powdered rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa Linn., is commonly used as a coloring agent in foods, drugs and cosmetics.
(14) An ethanol extract of turmeric ("Curcuma longa") as well as an ointment of curcumin (its active ingredient) were found to produce remarkable symptomatic relief in patients with external cancerous lesions.
(15) A potent antivenom against snakebite was isolated from Curcuma longa, a plant commonly used in traditional Brazilian medicine.
(16) The controlled Smith degradation of ukonan A, a phagocytosis-activating polysaccharide isolated from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L., was performed.
(17) Similar studies with extracts prepared from cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) were undertaken.
(18) The ethanolic extract and the essential oil of Curcuma kwangsinensis were found to be effective in lowering the elevated SGPT induced by CCl4, TAA and BSP retention.
(19) Three polysaccharides, named ukonan A, ukonan B and ukonan C, were isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. They were homogeneous on electrophoresis and gel chromatography, and showed remarkable reticuloendothelial system-potentiating activity in a carbon clearance test.
(20) In this paper, a new species of Genus Curcuma from Sichuan, viz.
Turmeric
Definition:
(n.) An East Indian plant of the genus Curcuma, of the Ginger family.
(n.) The root or rootstock of the Curcuma longa. It is externally grayish, but internally of a deep, lively yellow or saffron color, and has a slight aromatic smell, and a bitterish, slightly acrid taste. It is used for a dye, a medicine, a condiment, and a chemical test.
(a.) Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol.
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(1) The natural colorant area can be subdivided into anthocyanins, betalains, chlorophylls, carotenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, Monascus, hemes, quinones, biliproteins, safflower, turmeric, and miscellaneous.
(2) Thus, this study has suggested that the spices--turmeric, red pepper, ginger and mustard can stimulate the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, an important pathway of elimination of cholesterol from the body.
(3) Curcumin, a natural constituent of Curcuma longa (turmeric, CAS 458-37-7), has been studied for its induction of glutathione S-transferase activity in mice.
(4) In the Ayurvedha and Sidha system of medicine (Indian system of medicine) Azadirachta indica ADR ('Neem') and Curcuma longa ('Turmeric') has been used for healing chronic ulcers and scabies.
(5) Chilies (which are used with turmeric powder) and their principal alkaloid capsaicin were mutagenic in the TA 98 with S9 mixture.
(6) In the present study, anti-mutagenic effects of turmeric were assessed in 16 chronic smokers.
(7) The detected tocopherols and other constituents were as follows: origanum (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, delta-), laurel (alpha-, beta-), turmeric (so little that no comparison could be made), coriander (almost no tocopherols), and aniseed (alpha-, beta-, delta-).
(8) Lime and turmeric tofu steaks with fresh chilli sambal Many people think they hate tofu, but it's an absorbent ingredient – so as good as the flavours you give it.
(9) The Australian team used the turmeric spice ingredient curcumin as a fluorescent tag that allowed beta-amyloid to show up in the retina.
(10) Turmeric, which is one of the commonly used spices in Indian cooking, was tested for mutagenicity using the Ames test.
(11) The activity of hepatic cholesterol-7 alpha-hydroxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme of bile acid biosynthesis, was significantly elevated in curcumin (turmeric), capsaicin (red pepper), ginger and mustard treated animals.
(12) The 5% turmeric diet for seven consecutive days resulted in a 38% decrease in the hepatic cytochrome b5 and cytochrome P-450 levels.
(13) An aqueous turmeric component--Aq.T--with an established antioxidant activity, was tested as a DNA protectant.
(14) Add the lime juice, a good grind of salt and the turmeric and set aside while you char the aubergines.
(15) Turmeric had no significant effect on serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase, blood glucose, creatinine and lipid profile.
(16) Add the turmeric and chillies, cooking for 2 minutes.
(17) In this study, we compared the chemopreventive efficacy of an aqueous turmeric extract (AqTE) and its constituents, curcumin-free aqueous turmeric extract (CFAqTE) and curcumin, using the Salmonella typhimurium mutagenicity assay and the bone marrow micronucleus test in female Swiss mice.
(18) Spices are generally used for flavor and taste in food preparations, but cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and turmeric may have an additional role in glucose metabolism.
(19) These data indicate that the protection against genomic damage by turmeric extract and its components tested could be necessary for some aspects of its cancer chemoprevention.
(20) Garlic and turmeric were also believed to improve the baby's complexion and protect the baby and mother from cough and cold.