Haridra (Curcuma longa Linn, Family- Zingiberaceace) is the dried and ground rhizomes or tuberous underground stems of a perennial plant, used for the management of different diseases in classical texts. It has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-oxidant, etc. properties, which has been proved by various studies and experiments. In Charak samhita, Haridra is mentioned in Lekhaniya mahakashaya, Kusthagna mahakashaya, mentioned in compound formulations like Mahatiktaka ghrita, Mahakhadira ghrita for Skin disease. In Susruta samhita, it is mentioned under Haridradi, Mustadi, Lakshadi gana, described in ghee (gritha) preparation like Siddharthaka and Pancha gavya; and in the management of Diabetes (pramehas). In Astanga hrdaya, it is mentioned in Haridradi, Mustadi gana, Tikta rasa dravya and as one of the best drug for Diabetes (Prameha). It is hoped, this paper will provide many important information related to Haridra which will help further researchers to search data of Haridra and in the treatment purpose.