A brief review on medicinal value of Curcuma caecia

Abstract

In ancient time, plants have been a tremendous source of medicine. Since very long time Curcuma caecia  is reported to be used in traditional medicine system for the treatment of leucoderma, asthma, tumours, piles, bronchitis etc. The paste is applied on bruises, contusions and rheumatic pains. Different parts of the plants are used for treatment but the rhizomes are often used, for the treatment of pneumonia, cough, and cold in children, and for fever and asthma in adults. Curcuma caecia has scientifically studied for various therapeutical activities like antioxidant, antibacterial, antipyretic, larvicidal, insecticidal, antimicrobial, wound healing and anti-hyperglycemic. The present review is an effort to give a detailed survey of the literature on its, phytochemistry, traditional uses and therapeutical studies.