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Vidhya Rekha Umapathy1, Bhuminathan Swamikannu1, Sumathi Jones1
1Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai 600044, India.
Abstract:
The turmeric plant was used in ancient medicine to cure a wide range of diseases, including cough, diabetes, and liver disease. Data shows that the principal chemical component of turmeric, curcumin, has a variety of beneficial effects on the body. Therefore, it is of interest to document data on the therapeutic activities of turmeric, including its extracts and possible medical uses, as well as its oral and dental uses and a safety assessment of those uses. Curcumin, the most pure form of turmeric, has shown promise in dentistry.
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