ASSESSMENT OF THE ANTIFUNGAL POTENTIAL OF CURCUMA LONGA EXTRACTS AT DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS AGAINST SELECTED LABORATORY FUNGAL ISOLATES: AN IN VITRO STUDY

Authors

  • Dr. G. A. Asif Jama Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-18, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Prathiba P. UG Students, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-18, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Sanjana R. UG Students, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-18, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Seerin Arifa S. UG Students, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-18, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Shameena Begum S. UG Students, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-18, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Shehanaz Begum M. UG Students, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-18, Tamil Nadu, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/SARPS.v2.i1.2026.11

Keywords:

Curcuma Longa, Turmeric Rhizome, Antifungal Evaluation, Laboratory Isolates, Plant-Derived Compounds, Concentration Response

Abstract

The increasing occurrence of fungal resistance to commonly prescribed antifungal medications has created an urgent need for alternative therapeutic options. Plant-derived compounds are being investigated extensively due to their diverse bioactive properties and reduced adverse effects. The present study was designed to experimentally evaluate the inhibitory effect of Curcuma longa rhizome extract on selected fungal isolates under laboratory conditions.
Turmeric rhizomes were processed, extracted using suitable solvents, and tested at graded concentrations. Antifungal activity was determined by measuring growth inhibition through diffusion-based and dilution techniques. The extent of fungal suppression was recorded and compared with a standard antifungal agent.
A gradual increase in inhibitory activity was observed with increasing extract concentration. Differences in susceptibility among the fungal species were evident. The antifungal effect may be associated with naturally occurring phytochemicals present in turmeric. These findings indicate that Curcuma longa extract demonstrates measurable antifungal potential and warrants further pharmacological investigation.

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Published

2026-04-04

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Volume 2 Issue 1 January-June 2026 Edition

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