Curcumin as an Antiviral Agent

Abstract

Curcumin, the primary curcuminoid compound found in turmeric spice, has shown broad activity as an antimicrobial agent, limiting the replication of many different fungi, bacteria and viruses. In this review, we summarize recent studies supporting the development of curcumin and its derivatives as broad-spectrum antiviral agents.

Keywords

• curcumin
• antiviral
• broad-spectrum
• phytochemical