The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2017;33(10):957-960

doi:10.13699/j.cnki.1001-6821.2017.10.026

Research status of pharmacological action of Curcumin

Wei-Feng LI 1 ; Jian-Lan JIANG

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Keywords

Curcumin; pharmacological activity; mechanism of action; research status anti-inflammatory

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Curcuma belongs to ginger plants,was one of commonly used Chinese medicine.In recent years,the study found that Curcumin in turmeric has a variety of pharmacological activities,including anti-tumor,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant and other pharmacological effects.We reviewed the pharmacological activity and mechanism of Curcumin in order to promote the development and utilization of Curcumin.