Phytochemical Analysis of Curcumin from the rhizome of Curcuma Longa

Abstract

The Zingiberaceae family includes the commonly used and well-liked Indian medicinal herb known as turmeric (Curcuma longa). Indian turmeric is recommended because it contains more curcumin than turmeric from other nations. Small molecular weight, lipophilic curcumin is a polyphenolic molecule. This extracted turmeric active ingredient from Curcuma longa, and gives turmeric its colour. Curcumin exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer effects, among other therapeutic benefits. It has been noted that the chemical makeup of the majority of herbs varies with geographic location, possibly as a result of climate factors and biochemical variances. The current study focuses on the phytochemical analysis of turmeric rhizomes collected from the Gwalior District and the quantification of its curcumin content. Using a known technique, curcumin was extracted from the rhizomes of turmeric. TLC, FTIR, DSC, and XRD were used to characterize the separated curcumin.