
Curcumin, an active constituent of Curcuma longa (turmeric), has several properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-thrombotic, and anti-proliferative effects, which make it a promising candidate for the symptomatic treatment of COVID-19.
5Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, N K P Salve Medical College Nagpur, Nagpur, Indiaīackground: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has a wide range of pathophysiological effects. 4Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore, MD, United States. 3HBT Medical College and Dr R N Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India. 2Siddhivinayak Ultrasound Research Center, Baramati, India. 1Giriraj Hospital and Intensive Care unit, Baramati, India. Kirti S Pawar 1*, Rahul N Mastud 1, Satheesh K Pawar 2, Samragni S Pawar 3, Rahul R Bhoite 4, Ramesh R Bhoite 1, Meenal V Kulkarni 5 and Aditi R Deshpande 6