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What is curry powder

Curry powder is a spice mix of (most curry powder recipes include) curry leaves, coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers in their blends. Depending on the recipe, additional ingredients such as ginger, garlic, asafoetida, fennel seed, caraway, cinnamon, clove, mustard seed, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, white turmeric, curry leaf, long pepper, and black pepper may also be included 1. There is little agreement about what actually constitutes a curry. Curry powders and curry pastes produced and consumed in India are extremely diverse; some red, some yellow, some brown; some with five spices and some with as many as 20 or more. Besides the previously mentioned spices, other commonly found spices in different curry powders in India are allspice, white pepper, ground mustard, ground ginger, cinnamon, roasted cumin, cloves, nutmeg, mace, green cardamom seeds or black cardamom pods, bay leaves and coriander seeds.

The term curry likely derives from kari, the word for “sauce” in Tamil, a South-Indian language. Perplexed by that region’s wide variety of savory dishes, 17th-century British traders lumped them all under the term curry. But the original curry predates Europeans’ presence in India by about 4,000 years. Villagers living at the height of the Indus civilization used three key curry ingredients—ginger, garlic, and turmeric—in their cooking. This proto-curry, in fact, was eaten long before Arab, Chinese, Indian, and European traders plied the oceans in the past thousand years.

Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) [see Figure 2], popularly known in India as kariveppilai, karivepaaku or kari patta. Curry leaves were originally cultivated in India for its aromatic leaves and for ornament is normally used for natural flavoring in curries and sauces. Originated in Tarai regions of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is now widely found in all parts of India and it adorns every house yard of southern India and also it is now cultivated and distributes throughout the world. The curry leaves plant is used in Indian system of medicine to treat various ailments 2. Parts of the plant have been used as raw material for the traditional medicine formulation in India. This plant is known to be the richest source of carbazole alkaloids. It has been reported by authors that carbazole alkaloids present in curry leaves and display various biological activities such as anti-tumor, anti-oxidative, anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory activities 3. Curry leaves and roots can be used to cure piles and allay heat of the body, thirst, inflammation and itching 4.

The aromatic curry leaves, which retains their flavor and other qualities even after drying, are slightly bitter, acrid, cooling, weakly acidic in tastes and are considered as a tonic, anthelmintic, analgesic, digestive, appetizing and are widely used in Indian cookery for flavoring food stuffs 5. The phytoconstituents isolated so far from the leaves are alkaloids viz., mahanine, koenine, koenigine, koenidine, girinimbiol, girinimibine, koenimbine, O-methyl murrayamine A, O-methyl mahanine, isomahanine, bismahanine, bispyrayafoline and other phytoconstituents such as coumarin glycoside viz., scopotin, murrayanine, calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C, carotene and oxalic acid 6. It also reported for anti-microbial, antioxidant 7. Essential oil composition of curry leaves has been studied by various workers 8. The essential oil from curry leaves yielded di-α-phellandrene, D-sabinene, D-α-pinene, dipentene, D-α-terpinol and caryophyllene 9. This essential oil from M. koenigii leaves is reported to possess antioxiant, antibacterial, antifungal, larvicidal, anticarcinogenic, hypoglycemic, anti-lipid peroxidative, hypolipidemic and antihypertensive activity 10.

Curry leaves have been reported to be effective in many diseased conditions 11, 12. Curry leaves may be medicinally useful for the treatment or prevention of diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Ingestion of curry leaves improved the plasma lipid profile in the rat feeding model 13. Curry leaves have also been promoted to treat both hypocholesterolemic effects and improved glycaemic status in obese mouse model 14. There are reports suggesting that the curry leaves possess anti-oxidative and anti-lipid per-oxidative actions 15. Thus, the leaves of the curry plant have the potential to provide protection against oxidative stress.

Figure 1. Curry powder

curry powder

Figure 2. Curry leaves

curry leaves

Table 1. Curry powder nutrition facts

NutrientUnitValue per 100 g
Approximates
Waterg8.8
Energykcal325
EnergykJ1359
Proteing14.29
Total lipid (fat)g14.01
Ashg7.07
Carbohydrate, by differenceg55.83
Fiber, total dietaryg53.2
Sugars, totalg2.76
Sucroseg0.62
Glucose (dextrose)g1.14
Fructoseg0.79
Lactoseg0
Maltoseg0
Galactoseg0.21
Minerals
Calcium, Camg525
Iron, Femg19.1
Magnesium, Mgmg255
Phosphorus, Pmg367
Potassium, Kmg1170
Sodium, Namg52
Zinc, Znmg4.7
Copper, Cumg1.2
Manganese, Mnmg8.3
Selenium, Seµg40.3
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acidmg0.7
Thiaminmg0.176
Riboflavinmg0.2
Niacinmg3.26
Pantothenic acidmg1.07
Vitamin B-6mg0.105
Folate, totalµg56
Folic acidµg0
Folate, foodµg56
Folate, DFEµg56
Choline, totalmg64.2
Betainemg28.8
Vitamin B-12µg0
Vitamin B-12, addedµg0
Vitamin A, RAEµg1
Retinolµg0
Carotene, betaµg11
Carotene, alphaµg0
Cryptoxanthin, betaµg0
Vitamin A, IUIU19
Lycopeneµg0
Lutein + zeaxanthinµg0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)mg25.24
Vitamin E, addedmg0
Tocopherol, betamg0
Tocopherol, gammamg1.15
Tocopherol, deltamg0
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)µg0
Vitamin DIU0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)µg99.8
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturatedg1.648
4:0g0.012
6:0g0.038
8:0g0.013
10:0g0.013
12:0g0
13:0g0.079
14:0g0.637
15:0g0
16:0g0.681
17:0g0
18:0g0.174
20:0g0
22:0g0
24:0g0
Fatty acids, total monounsaturatedg8.782
14:1g0
15:1g0
16:1 undifferentiatedg0.013
17:1g0
18:1 undifferentiatedg8.742
18:1 cg8.742
18:1 tg0
20:1g0.013
22:1 undifferentiatedg0.014
24:1 cg0
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturatedg3.056
18:2 undifferentiatedg2.788
18:3 undifferentiatedg0.268
18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)g0.255
18:3 n-6 c,c,cg0.013
18:04:00g0
20:2 n-6 c,cg0
20:3 undifferentiatedg0
20:4 undifferentiatedg0
20:5 n-3 (EPA)g0
22:5 n-3 (DPA)g0
22:6 n-3 (DHA)g0
Fatty acids, total transg0
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoicg0
Cholesterolmg0
Amino Acids
Tryptophang0.11
Threonineg0.35
Isoleucineg0.63
Leucineg0.89
Lysineg0.7
Methionineg0.19
Cystineg0.2
Phenylalanineg0.58
Tyrosineg0.4
Valineg0.75
Arginineg0.89
Histidineg0.29
Alanineg0.55
Aspartic acidg1.79
Glutamic acidg2.27
Glycineg0.79
Prolineg1.24
Serineg0.39
Hydroxyprolineg0
Other
Alcohol, ethylg0
Caffeinemg0
Theobrominemg0
Proanthocyanidin
Proanthocyanidin dimersmg9.5
Proanthocyanidin trimersmg22.9
Proanthocyanidin 4-6mersmg41.8
Proanthocyanidin 7-10mersmg0
Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers)mg0
[Source 16]

Table 2. Chemical composition (%) of the essential oil of curry leaves from south region of Tamilnadu, India 

CompoundOil (%)KI
Α- Eudesmol0.21657
β-Pinene0.3974
Myrcene6.12991
p-Cymene0.231023
Limonene0.611027
1,8-Cineole1.561030
(Z)-β-Ocimene0.361036
(E)-β-Ocimene3.681047
γ-Terpinene0.211057
α-Terpinolene0.31087
Linalool32.831104
1-Octen-3 yl acetate0.241108
3-Octanyl acetate0.261112
Allo-Ocimene5.021129
α-Terpineol4.91191
Nerol1.321228
Carvone0.161244
Linalyl acetate161258
Lavandulyl acetate0.231293
Myrtenyl acetate0.11325
Neryl acetate3.451359
Geranyl acetate6.181383
Β-Elemene0.261393
Z-Jasmone0.31402
α-Gurjunene0.11411
β-Caryophyllene1.31422
Germacrene D0.21479
α-Amorphene0.71483
δ-Cadinene0.261522
Elemol7.441552
Viridiflorol0.921595
γ-Eudesmol0.771635
Β- Eudesmol1.151654

Monoterpene Hydrocarbons 11.81 %

Oxygenated Monoterpenes 72.15 %

Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons 03.12 %

Oxygenated Sesquiterpenes 10.48 %

*Identification of volatile components is based on mass spectra value in reference to NIST 08 and standard libraries. Composition of grouped volatile compounds (%)
[Source 4]

Table 3. Curry leaves essential oil antibacterial activity compared with selected antibiotics tested on ten strains of bacterial pathogens 

Sl.No.Tested BacteriaZone of inhibition (mm)
Curry leaves essential oil   Negative Control   Positive Control
1Corynebacterium psedotuberculosis15520 (GEN10)
2Streptococcus pyogenes10624 (P10)
3Klebsiella pneumoniae15524 (GEN10)
4Pseudomonas aeruginosa14512 (CLR15)
5Enterobacter aerogenes13620(GEN10)
6Salmonella enterica11622 (GEN10)
7Proteus mirabilis24623 (AMX10)
8Staphylococcus aureus16520 (GEN10)

Note: AMX10 = Amoxicillin (10mg/disc); CLR15 = Clarithromycin (15mg/disc); GEN10 = Gentamicin (10mg/disc); P10 = Penicillin (10mg/disc)

[Source 4]

From the results outlined in table 3 above, the undiluted curry leaves essential oil exhibited strong antibacterial activity when tested with microorganisms. In comparison with the antibiotics as positive control they are expressing the remarkable antibacterial activities against Proteus mirabilis compared with Amoxicillin (10mg/disc), Staphylococcus aureus compared in Gentamicin (10mg/disc), Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis compared in Gentamicin (10mg/disc), Klebsiella pneumonia compared in Gentamicin (10mg/disc), Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared in Clarithromycin (15mg/disc), Enterobacter aerogenes compared in Gentamicin (10mg/disc) and the moderate level zone of inhibition observed against in Salmonella enterica compared in Gentamicin (10mg/disc), Streptococcus pyogenes compared in Penicillin (10mg/disc). And based on this research 17, it was concluded that the chemical composition and antioxidative properties of the essential leaf oil of curry leaves from South Tamilnadu, India, that linalool, elemol, geranyl acetate, myrcene, allo-Ocimene and α-terpinene are the main components with such capacity.

Curry powder health benefits

The most active component of turmeric is curcumin 18. Curcumin [1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadien-3,5-dione] is an orange–yellow crystalline powder – that gives a strong yellow color to the spice turmeric, is practically insoluble in water.

Turmeric is the powdered rhizome of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family and has been commonly used for flavor and color in food preparation in South Asia 19. In addition, it has been traditionally used as an herbal medicine to treat inflammatory and other disease conditions 19.

Turmeric is an ingredient of spice blends, mainly curry powder, which generally consists of turmeric, clove, paprika, ginger, cardamom, coriander, cumin, mace, pepper and cinnamon. Turmeric is commonly used as natural pigment (yellow 3) in the cosmetic and textile production but it is widely used in food industry. Indeed, turmeric is classified as an additive in E100 category and is used as food color additive in mustard, pastries, daily products and canned fish 20. Furthermore, according to the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives 21 the admissible daily intake is 0–3 mg/kg body weight and it was established at the 61st JECFA in 2003.

Curcumin’s use for various disease indications is primarily due to its active biological functions, i.e., anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-Alzheimer, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, and anti-rheumatic activities 22. In addition, curcumin has been proven as a hypoglycemic, hepato-, nephron-, cardio-, and neuro-protective molecule 23. More importantly, this molecule also suppresses thrombosis and protects against myocardial infarction. It is, by far, the most prominent polyphenol, widely consumed on a daily basis along with food (in India, Eastern Asia, and some African countries), which leads to better compliance. Curcumin usage began in ancient days; however, in 1949, the first scientific evidence of its anti-bacterial activity at very low concentrations was reported in the journal “Nature” and extensive research began only after 1994.

The biological activities of curcumin have been studied extensively 24. Curcumin is considered “generally recognized as safe (GRAS)” by the US Food Drug Administration 25, 26. Curcuma contains 60–70% carbohydrate, 8.6% protein, 5–10% fat, 2–7% fiber, 3–5% curcuminoids (50–70% curcumin) and up to 5% essential oils and resins 27. The curcuminoid content in turmeric may vary between 2 and 9%, depending on geographical conditions 28. The composition of curcuminoids is approximately 70% curcumin (curcumin I), 17% demethoxycurcumin (curcumin II), 3% bis-demethoxycurcumin (curcumin III) and the rest (10%) is called cyclocurcumin (curcumin IV) 29 (Figure 3). However, the last compound has been associated with poor or non-biological activity 30. The structure of curcumin (Figure 3) was first described in 1910 by Lampe and Milobedeska and proved to be diferuloylmethane 28. Studies indicate that functional groups associated to curcumin chemical structure including bis-α, β−unsaturated β-diketone, two methoxy groups, two phenolic hydroxy groups and two double-conjugated bonds might play an essential role in antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory activities assigned to curcumin 31. Curcumin has keto-enol tautomers, of which keto form predominates in acid and neutral solutions and enol form in alkaline solutions.

Figure 3. Chemical structures and abundance of curcuminoids in turmeric that have therapeutic effects

curcuminoids in turmeric

Curcumin traditional uses in folk medicine and biological properties

Curcuminoids have been consumed as therapeutic infusions over the centuries worldwide. In Ayurvedic medicine, curcumin is a well-documented treatment for various respiratory conditions such as, asthma, bronchial hyperactivity and allergy, as well as for liver disorders, anorexia, rheumatism, diabetic wounds, runny nose, cough and sinusitis 32. In traditional Chinese medicine curcumin has been used to treat diseases associated with abdominal pain 33. In ancient Hindu medicine, it was used to treat sprains and swelling 32. In Oriental cultures, it has traditionally been used as good therapeutic alternative, particularly as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial reagent. In fact, it has been scientifically proven that curcumin is indeed antioxidant 34, anti-inflammatory 35 and antibacterial 36. Moreover, it has also been used because of its hepatoprotective 37, thrombosuppressive, neuroprotective 38, cardioprotective 34, antineoplasic 39, antiproliferative 40, hypoglycemic and antiarthritic effect 33. Curcumin has also been used for the treatment of intestinal parasites and as a remedy for poisoning, snakebites and various other complaints 41.

Therapeutic Applications of Curcumin Nanoformulations

From the literature, it is evident that poor solubility, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics are major barriers to the clinical translational use of curcumin. Various strategies have been developed to overcome these problems. In numerous in vitro (test tube) and in vivo (animal) studies, nanoformulations of curcumin exhibited superior therapeutic benefits over the free curcumin 42 in a side-by-side setting. Recent clinical trials demonstrate that curcumin nanoformulations exhibit improved bioavailability of curcumin and thus provide a strong rationale for future clinical use once additional important mechanistic perspectives are understood. In this section, we precisely discuss the use of various curcumin nanoformulations in a number of diseases. Although, there is no report out there demonstrating clinical benefit of curcumin nanoformulation, but since curcumin nanoformulation(s) have shown superior outcomes in both in vitro and in vivo studies, it is believed that greater effects can be expected from curcumin nanoformulations over free curcumin. Clinical trials confirm that curcumin nanoformulations improve curcumin bioavailability and are systemically safe 43. However, testing of these formulations as therapeutic modalities is required and is crucial for future clinical trials and before human therapeutic use.

Several in vitro investigations demonstrate that curcumin inhibits cancer cells growth at concentration of 5–30 μM 44, resembling cisplatin and gem-citabine (chemotherapeutic drug) concentrations. Because of its exceptional medicinal value, a total of 68 clinical trials have been registered with clinicaltrials.gov in which the majority of them are targeting cancer.

Curcumin Toxicity and Side Effects

Turmeric and its constituents play a vital role in the management of various diseases including cancer. Toxicity and lethal dose level of curcumin are important before using in health management. Several studies were performed to check the safe dose of curcumin in animal model studies. No significant toxicity was observed of turmeric and its constituent curcumin at various doses. An important study in which animals were fed curcumin with a dose of 1.8 gms/kg and 0.8 mg/kg in rat and monkey, respectively, for 90 days showed no adverse effects 45. An important study in which animals were fed curcumin with a dose of 1.8 gms/kg and 0.8 mg/kg in rat and monkey, respectively, for 90 days showed no adverse effects 45. Curcumin is remarkably well tolerated, but its bioavailability is poor. It does not show to be toxic to humans 46 even at high doses. Earlier studies concluded that combination therapy using 8 g oral curcumin daily with gemcitabine-based chemotherapy was safe and feasible in patients with pancreatic cancer 47 and other study concluded that oral curcumin is well tolerated and, despite its limited absorption, showed biological activity 48. An important study based on advanced pancreatic cancer patients showed that 5 patients out of 17 patients receiving curcumin with dose 8 gms/day with gemcitabine showed intractable abdominal pain after a few days to 2 weeks of curcumin intake 49.

A study reported that hepatotoxicity was seen in mice fed with whole turmeric (0.2%, 1%, 5%) or ethanolic turmeric extract (ETE; 0.05%, 0.25%) for 14 days 50. Earlier report based on curcumin has shown that curcumin doses ranging from 0.45 to 3.6 gms/day for 1 to 4 months showed nausea and diarrhea and also caused an increase in serum alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase contents 51.

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