Curcumin and its therapeutic uses in oral lesions: A review

Abstract

Curcumin is a bioactive component present in the traditional spice turmeric, exists within the perennial plant Curcuma longa. Curcumin serves diverse roles across various countries and is presently utilized in a range of forms due to its potential advantages for health. Curcumin's potential also encompasses the management of oral conditions with potential malignancy, such as oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), oral lichen planus, leukoplakia and radiation induced oral mucositis. The fascination with turmeric's healing possibilities, combined with the relatively straightforward process of extracting curcuminoids, has ignited extensive investigative efforts.