including ScienceDirect、JNP、ACS、Wiley Online and CiNii
retrieved by the search term of Curcuma and choreographied in chronological order. By the relevant reports
190 compounds were isolated and identified from Curcuma currently
among which the main components were volatile oils and curcuminoids
and others were diterpenes
alkaloids
sterols
etc. Curcuma rich in volatile oil and known as a treasury of sesquiterpene compounds. This article reviewed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects in Curcuma more comprehensive
and aimed to expand the material basis for the development of new drugs.