• Nitika Sharma
• Dr. Anjoo Kamboj

Curcumin, is the major constituent of Curcuma longa L. belonging to Zingiberaceae family or turmeric, commonly used for cooking in Asian cuisine, is known to possess a broad range of anti-inflamatory pharmacological properties at relatively nontoxic doses. Due to high curcumin content Indian turmeric is very popular as compared to other countries. Instead of turmeric rhizome , Turmeric leaf also contains many phytochemicals same as present in the Turmeric root. The presence of plant phytochemicals in the leaf possesses disease preventive properties. Curcumin is the main Phytochemical found in Turmeric. Curcumin is found to be effective against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The phytochemical screening revealed that the plant leaf extract contain saponin, tannins, steroids, phenols, etc.. S. aureus infections, particularly those caused by the multidrug-resistant strains, have emerged as a global health issue and urgent action is needed. We also attempt to highlight the potential of Turmeric leaf against S. aureus as therapeutic antibacterial agent.

Curcuma longa, Curcumin, Staphylococcus aureus.

"Preparation & evaluation of Polyherbal Nanoformulation for Memory Enhancer & Cytoprotective Activity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.i100-i108, July-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407812.pdf

"Preparation & evaluation of Polyherbal Nanoformulation for Memory Enhancer & Cytoprotective Activity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no. ppi100-i108, July-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407812.pdf