153PHYTO-PHARMACOLOGY OF CURCUMA LONGA: A REVIEWCurcuma longa (Turmeric), belonging to Zingiberaceae family is one of the most useful herbal medicinal plants. Extensive research works have proven that most of the pharmacological activities of the turmeric are due to curcumin. Curcumin is a multi-functional and pharmacologically safe natural agent. Recent studies shown that it has wide therapeutic actions such as anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, anticancer, hepatoprotection and anticoagulant etc.This review article explains about the medicinal importance of turmeric. stjamespharmacyproject@gmail.comReview622016turmeric, medicinal importanceShibin Paul C,K. Krishnakumar,Kavitha MSt.James hospital trust Pharmaceutical Research Center (DSIR certified), Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala, India,St.James hospital trust Pharmaceutical Research Center (DSIR certified), Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala, India,Department of Pharmaceutical analysis, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala, India..