Abstract

ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF CURCUMIN IN CURCUMA LONGA - A REVIEW

Jansi Rani S.*, Prathap B., Mohamed Halith S., Divyapriya K., Krishnapriya R., Muhamad Aashik D., Rajavel M. and Sameeha Banu B.

ABSTRACT

Curcumin natural chemical constituents extracted from curcuma longa has been extensively studied because of its various pharmacological properties. Wide variety of analytical methods are available for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of curcumin in different matrices, including plant extracts, biological fluids and drug delivery systems. These are variety of methodologies to quantify curcumin, but chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques are the one most commonly used. Turmeric is one of the most important ingredients in India and China cuisine. Characterization and estimation of curcuminoids in fresh and dry turmeric. Food and nutraceutical products are essential for their quality control during processing and storage. Many analysts believe that HPLC method in the best choice for curcuminoids determination, because of its rapid analysis.

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