Variation in the Chemical Composition of Five Varieties of <i>Curcuma longa</i> Rhizome Essential Oils Cultivated in North Alabama

Variation in the Chemical Composition of Five Varieties of <i>Curcuma longa</i> Rhizome Essential Oils Cultivated in North Alabama

Turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.) is an important spice, particularly is Asian cuisine, and is also used in traditional herbal medicine. Curcuminoids are the main bioactive agents in turmeric, but turmeric essential oils also contain health benefits. Turmeric is a tropical crop and is c...

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Main Authors: William N. Setzer, Lam Duong, Ambika Poudel, Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
turmeric
essential oil composition
α-turmerone
β-turmerone
<i>ar</i>-turmerone
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/2/212

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