CURCUMIN AND TEA TREE OIL: AN INCREDIBLE WONDERS OF NATURE

Saumya Singh*, Dr. Amit Kumar Shukla and Dr. Jai Narayan Mishra

ABSTRACT

Curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, is effective in treating oxidative and inflammatory disorders, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia. It can also manage exercise-induced inflammation and muscular pain, improving recovery and performance in active individuals. However, curcumin alone does not yield the expected health benefits due to its low bioavailability. Piperine, the main active constituent of black pepper, has shown the potential to enhance bioavailability by 2000% when complexed with curcumin. When paired with boosting substances, curcumin offers several health advantages. Metabolic disorders pose a significant threat to global human health, and curcumin, a natural polyphenolic chemical derived from the rhizomes of the plant Curcuma, has been used in clinical studies for the treatment of these disorders. Clinical data indicates that curcumin has significant therapeutic potential and few negative effects. However, further high-quality clinical trials are needed to validate its effectiveness and elucidate its biological processes and targets. Tea tree oil (TTEO) has traditionally been used for treating wounds, insect bites, boils, itching, and minor oral mucosal inflammation. However, most studies on its biological properties are in vitro, and there is often no correlation between chemical composition and observed properties. More robust studies with common procedures, formulations, and objectives, conducted in accredited laboratories worldwide, and using groups of individuals with well-defined acne, are needed to provide practical results. Nevertheless, further high-quality clinical trials are necessary in the future to validate its effectiveness and elucidate its biological processes and targets. This study aims to offer a concise summary of the extensive studies on the health effects of curcumin.

Keywords: Curcumin; Turmeric; Tea Tree Oil; Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree); Antioxidant; Anti-Inflammatory; Polyphenol; Clinical Evidence.