Extraction, purification and applications of curcumin from plant materials-A comprehensive review

Background Curcumin is a safe substance that is used as food cosmetic additive and pharmaceutical product. Obtaining pure curcumin from plant sources is very important for fundamental research as well as for the above applications. Efficient extraction and purification methods, which meet green chemistry criteria including safety, environment-friendliness, economic requirements, and process efficiency are needed. Scope and approach This review …