Curcumin in Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) for Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Narrative Review

• Main Authors: Vegananda Wahyu Purwaningrum (Author), Laurencia Dwiamanda Elizabeth (Author), Chandrasasi Berlian Pratiwi (Author), Ilyas Yakob Nurul Nugraha (Author), Kresna Erlangga Setiawan (Author), Syafriaz Zulfa Maulina (Author), Shafwa Aisha Rahmah (Author), Aginta Gracia Shallomitha (Author), Putri Nabila Firjani (Author), Rafaelle Raditya Supandji (Author), Alisya Rachel Salsabila (Author), Azzahra Hasnur Islamy (Author), Gisele Nefertari Love Livesey (Author), Hindun Fitria Masitoh (Author), Okta Mulia Nur Fadila (Author), Destiana Hardianti Putri (Author), Aulia Dian Cinantya (Author), Aura Zalfa Ghassani Syahdiar (Author), Sisca Meida Wati (Author), Retno Pudji Rahayu (Author), Theresia Indah Budhy (Author), Abhishek Banerjee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) has long been used as a traditional medicine. The primary active component of turmeric is curcumin. It has potential anti-inflammatory effects and high antioxidant activity. Curcumin contained in turmeric has been reported as an effective treatment for Oral li...