Curcuma aromatica – perfect blend of traditional aroma with modern pharmacology

Abstract

The botanical name for wild turmeric is Curcuma aromatica Salisb. Since ancient times, traditional medicine has
made great use of the important medicinal plant C. aromatica. It has been used to treat wounds, skin infections,
inflammatory diseases, insect bites, and gastrointestinal problems. The goal of this study is to examine the
pharmacological and phytochemical properties of C. aromatica and to offer direction and insight for future
research. The literature on the pharmacognostic, physicochemical, nutritional, bioactive compound, and biological
activity of C. aromatica was systematically reviewed, and concepts for further research were also developed. Data
analysis revealed that the pharmacological activity of C. aromatica was based on a variety of groups of chemicals,
including alkaloids, flavonoids, curcuminoids, tannins, and terpenoids. According to the reviewed research,
C. aromatica also exhibits antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive, antimicrobial,
analgesic, wound healing, and antiepileptic properties. In this study, the research on the nutritional benefits,
bioactive ingredients, and biological functions of C. aromatica has been methodically collated and reviewed. This
is the most thorough review of C. aromatica that has been published, as far as we are aware.