Curcuma caesia Valuable Source for Developing Therapeutic Activities

Abstract

Curcuma caesia Roxb Zingiberaceae cesia plant, known Caesia black turmeric or borneol turmeric, is part of the Zingiberaceae family. This plant is characterized by dark green underground stems. This plant is native to northeastern and central India, especially the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and has an unlimited lifespan. It is widely used due to its immense medicinal benefits. Essential oils and hydrosols are produced from cesia by hydro distillation. The main ingredient of C is essential oil. The main chemical constituents of Caesia are camphor, ar-turmerone, (Z)-ocimine, 1-ar-curcumene, 1,8-cineole, elemene, borneol and turcumem. The rhizome of black turmeric is prized for its famous medicinal properties, making it economically important. In the West Bengal region, the roots of a certain plant are used in a religious ceremony called Kali Puja. Accordingly, this special plant is often called Kali Haldi. Its ability to fight bacteria may play a role in its ability to promote healthy skin. Other properties of the drug include being a stimulant, treating diarrhea, preventing vomiting, reducing inflammation, acting as a diuretic, cleaning wounds, relieving pain, acting as an antioxidant and has anti-cancer effects.