Turmeric Essential Oil Constituents as Potential Drug Candidates: A Comprehensive Overview of Their Individual Bioactivities

Turmeric essential oil contains active compounds with diverse therapeutic properties, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral activities, among others. This review highlights the unique pharmacological profiles and non-toxic nature of these compounds, compiling their bioactivities and molecular mechanisms. It emphasizes the potential of these constituents as drug candidates and identifies gaps in current research, encouraging further studies to develop innovative therapeutic strategies.