Turmeric - Essential Oil - 10ml

Name: Turmeric

Common Names: Curcuma, Indian saffron, Tumeric

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa L.

Family: Zingiberaceae

Plant Part Used: Rhizome

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled & solvent extracted

Perfumery Note: Base

Aromatic Intensity: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody, spicy

Colour/Characteristics: Turmeric is a yellow to dark orange coloured liquid

Main Chemical Constituents: tumerone, ar-tumerone, curlone, 

Blends Well With: Black pepper, ginger, sweet orange,  kunzea, lavender, rosemary, mandarin

Properties/Uses: Antiarthritic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, digestive, gastroprotective, antioxidant, bactericidal, cholagogue, diuretic, hypotensive, carminative, antirheumatic, analgesic, rubefacient, stimulant.  May be used to help treat digestive problems, digestive pain, digestive spasms, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, joint pain, joint stiffness, inflammation.

Energetics: Turmeric's warming qualities may be used to help soothe and calm anxiety.

Use: Bath, massage, ointment, cream, balm, salve, direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser, oil burner

Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritant & non-sensitising.  No contraindications known.  Has GRAS status

Conservation Status: Listed as unknown on the IUCN red list

We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.

Do Not Ingest.

Do Not Use Undiluted.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.