• Rinku S. Rathod
• Divya T. Rathod
• Sandesh D. Rathod
• Tejaswini S. Shinde
• Mr. Sourabh G. Atak

ABSTRACT. Since centuries ago turmeric (also known as Curcuma longa ) is widely utilized as a spice, food colorant, and preservative in India, China, and South-East Asia. Turmeric belongs in the ginger family and is a spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. Thus, curcumin (also known as curcuminoids or phenolic compounds) is the active ingredient in turmeric powder or turmeric essential oils. Curcumin is the phytochemical derived from the bulb of the plant Curcuma longa and is the major component of turmeric. The herb has been used for thousands of years. It aids in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, It may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness, thus enhancing recovery and performance in active people. Most of these benefits can be attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

KEYWORDS:- Curcuma, Turmeric, Osteoarthritis, Dietary supplement, Rhizome, curcumin.

"A REVIEW ON CURCUMA LONGA EFFECT ON HUMAN HEALTH.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no.d190-d194, September-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209325.pdf

"A REVIEW ON CURCUMA LONGA EFFECT ON HUMAN HEALTH.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no. ppd190-d194, September-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209325.pdf