Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The Chemistry inside Spices & Herbs: Research and Development, P.K. Chaurasia,S.L. Bharati,N.K. Gour, Editör, Bentham Science, Singapore, ss.1-124, 2026
Human health is a fundamental priority of scientific research, and medicinal
plants continue to play a vital role in the discovery and development of novel
therapeutic agents. Curcuma longa L. (turmeric), belonging to the Zingiberaceae
family, is widely recognised as an important spice, functional food ingredient,
nutraceutical, and a valuable source of bioactive compounds. So far, more than 17,000
publications and several patents have been reported, and its global market share has
reached USD 3 billion with a CAGR of 18%. This chapter covers over 360 natural
products reported from various extracts and essential oils of C. longa. This chapter
describes their chemical structures, traditional uses, and reported nutraceutical and
pharmacological properties. Furthermore, the chapter summarises recent advances in
the chemical synthesis of curcumin and its analogs. By detailing the phytochemistry,
pharmacology, and synthetic strategies of C. longa compounds, this chapter provides
valuable insights to guide the development of novel molecular therapeutics and
nutraceutical applications.