TURMERIC’S HEALING TOUCH: EXPLORING CURCUMIN’S MEDICAL RENAISSANCE

Abstract

This comprehensive article delves into the multifaceted role of curcumin, a principal component of turmeric, in modern pharmaceuticals, drawing on its long-standing history in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. The core of the article investigates curcumin’s emerging role as a formidable anti-aging agent. Curcumin’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties play a pivotal role in addressing age-related disorders. Its efficacy extends to neurodegenerative diseases, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis, owing to its ability to modulate various cellular pathways, enhance drug susceptibility, inhibit cell proliferation, and foster apoptosis. Notably, curcumin enhances the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs, as evidenced in breast cancer treatments, by modulating drug resistance pathways. The article also emphasizes curcumin’s potential in managing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and osteoporosis, highlighting its role in reducing cholesterol levels and improving vascular health, and bone metabolism. Confronting the challenge of curcumin’s low bioavailability, the article explores innovative biotechnological solutions, such as nano-delivery systems, which significantly enhance curcumin’s therapeutic potential. The harmonious blend of ancient knowledge and contemporary scientific research highlights the lasting significance of curcumin in medicine, setting the stage for its ongoing incorporation into modern healthcare practices.

Keywords

• curcumin
• anti-ageing
• inflammation
• antioxidants