08/04/2025
Radix Curcumae Root Extract, also known as Yujin in Chinese, is derived from the dried root of the Curcuma longa L. plant, a member of the ginger family. It's a traditional medicine used for its diverse pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it's used to address conditions like Qi stagnation and blood stasis.
Here's a more detailed look:
Traditional Uses:
TCM:
Radix Curcumae is used to promote blood circulation, relieve pain, move Qi (energy), and clear the heart and gallbladder, as well as addressing jaundice.
Specific Applications:
It's traditionally used to treat conditions like heat disease syndrome, unconsciousness, epilepsy, internal stagnation of phlegm, dysmenorrhea, and jaundice.
Chemical Composition and Biological Activity:
Active Compounds:
Radix Curcumae contains various chemical constituents, including volatile oils and diphenylheptanes.
Antitumor Effects:
It exhibits antitumor and anti-metastatic activities, potentially preventing and treating breast cancer metastasis.
Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic:
It has shown anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in various studies.
Other Activities:
Radix Curcumae has also been linked to hepatoprotective, hemostatic, hematopoietic, and antidiabetic effects.
Modern Applications:
Breast Cancer Treatment:
It's being investigated for its potential role in treating and preventing breast cancer metastasis.
Modern Clinical Practice:
Radix Curcumae is used in the treatment of tumors, breast hyperplasia, hepatitis, and stroke.
Dysmenorrhea Treatment:
Research suggests it may play a role in treating dysmenorrhea by regulating the inflammatory reaction, relaxing smooth muscle, and influencing the endocrine system, according to a study.