BIOECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF THE RAW MATERIALS OF TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA L.) INTRODUCED IN THE CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Curcuma longa L., introduction, curcumin, amino acids, hepatoprotective, pharmaceuticals, antioxidant, raw materials.Abstract
This study analyzes the morphological, bioecological, and chemical properties of Curcuma longa L. (Turmeric) introduced into the climatic conditions of Uzbekistan. The research results revealed that the content of curcuminoids in the plant rhizomes ranges from 3,0% to 6,5%, with curcumin being the dominant compound (55-75%). Furthermore, the total amino acid content (7,80-9,50%) and its significance for the human body were investigated. The article highlights the hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties of turmeric rhizomes, as well as their strategic importance as an import-substituting raw material for the local pharmaceutical and food industries.
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