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THE PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CURCUMA LONGA LINN IN WOUND HEALING AND RELIEVING INFLAMMATION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2022(VII-III).04      10.31703/gdddr.2022(VII-III).04      Published : Sep 2022

The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation

    Curcuma Longa is the scientific name of turmeric, a member of the Zingiberaceae family of plants. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in different countries since long ago. But now, it is more popularly known for its wound-healing and inflammation-relieving properties. Curcumin is the biologically active ingredient responsible for these actions of Curcuma Longa. It acts at different stages of wound healing and makes it heal more quickly. It prevents inflammation and helps the immune system of the body. It also exhibits more pharmacological properties like anti-cancerous, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, etc. This review will explain how curcumin heals wounds and acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Moreover, this will also shed light on the latest formulations of curcumin, treating
    wounds and inflammation. Topical formulations are often used for immediate response and effect because they are very strong and provide relief quickly.

    Anti-diabetic, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory, Curcumin
    (1) Khushboo Chandio
    Lecturer, Peoples Nursing School LUMHS, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Bashir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Pak International Medical College, Hayatabad, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Omer Farooq
    MBBS, FCPS General Surgery, District Headquarter Hospital, Attock, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (4) Mubarik Ali
    Animal Science Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (5) Ayesha Mukhtar
    Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, Hajvery University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (6) Muhammad Munaam Ijaz
    Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology, Quaid-e-Azam College of Pharmacy, Pattoki, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    APA : Chandio, K., Khan, B., & Farooq, O. (2022). The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation. Global Drug Design & Development Review, VII(III), 20-29. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2022(VII-III).04
    CHICAGO : Chandio, Khushboo, Bashir Khan, and Omer Farooq. 2022. "The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation." Global Drug Design & Development Review, VII (III): 20-29 doi: 10.31703/gdddr.2022(VII-III).04
    HARVARD : CHANDIO, K., KHAN, B. & FAROOQ, O. 2022. The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation. Global Drug Design & Development Review, VII, 20-29.
    MHRA : Chandio, Khushboo, Bashir Khan, and Omer Farooq. 2022. "The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation." Global Drug Design & Development Review, VII: 20-29
    MLA : Chandio, Khushboo, Bashir Khan, and Omer Farooq. "The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation." Global Drug Design & Development Review, VII.III (2022): 20-29 Print.
    OXFORD : Chandio, Khushboo, Khan, Bashir, and Farooq, Omer (2022), "The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation", Global Drug Design & Development Review, VII (III), 20-29
    TURABIAN : Chandio, Khushboo, Bashir Khan, and Omer Farooq. "The Pharmacological Effects of Curcuma Longa Linn in Wound Healing and Relieving Inflammation." Global Drug Design & Development Review VII, no. III (2022): 20-29. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2022(VII-III).04