title: [Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Java tumeric) in clinical use].
abstract: The rhizome of Curcuma xanthorrhiza has been used for medical purposes for hundreds of years. A related plant, but which contains other constituents, is C. domestica, which is used in the manufacture of curry powder. Both experimental and clinical studies have revealed, in particular, a choleretic effect. In addition, in part in animal experimental studies, antilipidemic, analgesic-antiphlogistic and antimicrobial effects have also been found.
authors.affiliation: Arbeitsgruppe für Naturheilverfahren und Komplementärmedizin, Universität Erlangen-Nümberg.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hentschel
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Eglau
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Hahn
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003474:Curcumin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics; D003474:Curcumin