Curcumin, an active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), and its effects on…

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a type of herb belonging to ginger family, which is widely grown in southern and south western tropical Asia region. Turmeric, which has an importance place in the cuisines of Iran, Malesia, India, China, Polynesia, and Thailand, is often used as spice and has an effect on the nature, color,and taste of foods. Turmeric is also known to have been used for centuries in…

Curcuma longa: A treasure of medicinal properties

Nature is full of precious treasure to cure us from various disorders. One of them is Curcuma longa belonging to Zingiberaceae family, present with outstanding therapeutic value and used since time immemorial. Part used from the plant is rhizome native to India (south east continent) which is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric. The active principle called curcumin o…

Curcumin: A Review for Health Benefits

Curcuma longa (Turmeric) is a popular and widely used Indian rhizomatous medicinal plant from the family Zingiberaceae. Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin (DMC), and Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) are the constituents of the turmeric and are collectively known as curcuminoids. Curcumin (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione) or Diferuloylmethane is well-known for its different biolo…

L-Lysine

L-lysine is protein amino acid. It is classified as an essential amino acid for human and therefore must be supplied in the diet

Inhibitory Effect of Selected Malaysian Herbal Plants on Gluthathione S-trans…

Many compounds from plants have been found to play an active role in inhibition and induction of GST activity. This study aims to evaluate the capability of five commonly used medicinal plants in Malaysia to inhibit the glutathione S-transferases (G-ST) activity in vitro

Curcumin Derived from Turmeric (Curcuma longa): a Spice for All Seasons

Curcuma longa or turmeric is a tropical plant native to southern and southeastern tropical Asia. A perennial herb belonging to the ginger family, turmeric measures up to 1 m high with a short stem and tufted leaves (Figure 23.1A). The parts used are the rhizomes. Perhaps the most active component in turmeric is curcumin, which may make up 2 to 5% of the total spice in turmeric (Figure 23.1B).

Efficacy of L-ornithine-L-aspartate as an adjuvant therapy in cirrhotic patie…

Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by the development of impaired central nervous system function that may range from trivial abnormalities of consciousness, personality, behaviour and/or intellectual function to deep coma. Hepatic encephalopathy may be clinically invisible, i.e. minimal or sub-clinical, a syndrome that can only be detected by the demonstration of subtle psychometric or …

L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate Infusion Efficacy in Hepatic Encephalopathy

Both treatment groups were comparable regarding age, gender, etiology of cirrhosis, Child-Pugh class, mental state grade and blood ammonia at baseline. Although, improvement occurred in both groups, there was a greater improvement in L-ornithine-L-aspartate group with regard to both variables. Four patients in the placebo group and 2 in L-ornithine-L-aspartate group died.

Efficacy of oral L-ornithine L-aspartate in cirrhotic patients with hyperammo…

Hyperammonemia and associated cerebral edema cause neurological abnormalities in liver disease patients. Although only 15% of ammonia production originates in the colon, management strategies for hepatic encephalopathy (HE) have focused on reducing ammonia generation from the bowel rather than on manipulating systemic mechanisms involved in ammonia metabolism. administration of L-ornithine L-a…

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