Development, Characterisation And Release Study Of Encapsulated Curcumin Microparticles.

• Main Authors: Abdul Aziz, Hesham, Kok, Khiang Peh, Tze, Yvonne Fung Tan
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2004
• Subjects: RS200-201 Pharmaceutical dosage forms
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/11572/1/Development_Charactersation_and_Release_Study_of_Encapsulated_%28PPSFarmasi%29.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/11572/

Curcumin, the major yellow pigment of Curcuma longa L., has been traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin wounds and tumors. The major disadvantage of curcumin is its high colour intensity, which stains fabrics when in contact with the treated skin.