Demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin are the main active ingredients isolated from Curcumae Longae Radix. Recent studies demonstrated that both compounds exhibit antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects as well as effects on cancer cell lines. In this study, we compared the activities of
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), the naturally occurring yellow pigment in turmeric and curry, is isolated from the rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa Linn. Curcumin inhibits tumorigenesis during both initiation and promotion (post-initiation) periods in several experimental animal models. Topical
Curcuma mangga Valeton & Van Zijp. (Zingiberaceae family) contains curcuminoids and diterpenes which have anti-inflammatory effect. In traditional use, the elixir of this plant has been used to detoxify the poisonous plants, treatment of gastric ulcer, chest pain, fever, skin
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