A review of the effects of the Curcuma zedoaria plant on the skin

Momeni, Tayebeh; Safamanesh, Alieh; Kashanian, Faezeh

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Momeni T, Safamanesh A, Kashanian F. A review of the effects of the Curcuma zedoaria plant on the skin. jdc 2024; 15 (2) :145-160
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A review of the effects of the Curcuma zedoaria plant on the skin

Tayebeh Momeni¹

, Alieh Safamanesh²

, Faezeh Kashanian ^*

1- Faculty of Physics and Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran * Ista Sanat Vatan Knowledge Based Company, Qom, Iran
2- Faculty of Science, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
3- School of Modern Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran * Ista Sanat Vatan Knowledge Based Company, Qom, Iran , Kashanian@ut.ac.ir

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Curcuma zedoaria, an aromatic plant from the ginger family, has gained attention for its medicinal properties. In traditional medicine, Curcuma zedoaria has been used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and analgesic. Recent scientific research has revealed significant benefits of Curcuma zedoaria for skin health. Curcuma zedoaria contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that can help reduce skin inflammation, redness, and swelling. This makes Curcuma zedoaria a suitable option for treating acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Curcumin in Curcuma zedoaria also possesses strong antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Additionally, curcumin can promote collagen and elastin production, which are essential for wound healing. The antimicrobial properties of curcumin can aid in combating bacteria and fungi that cause skin infections. Curcuma zedoaria also exhibits anticancer properties that can help prevent the growth of skin cancer cells. Therefore, Curcuma zedoaria is a natural and safe plant that can help treat a wide range of skin problems. This review article explores the various benefits of Curcuma zedoaria for the skin.

Keywords: curcuma zedoaria, curcumin, skin, anti-inflammatory, eczema

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Type of Study: Review | Subject: General
Received: 2024/10/5 | Accepted: 2024/08/5 | Published: 2024/08/5