Turmeric Essential Oil from India 15ml
Turmeric Essential Oil from India 15ml
Turmeric Essential Oil, derived from the roots of the Curcuma longa plant, has a warm, earthy scent and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-proliferative, anti-protozoal, and anti-aging properties. It contains unique chemical components, Turmerone and ar-Turmerone, which have been found to benefit the nervous system. Often used in Ayurvedic health practices, Turmeric oil is a potent relaxant and balancer.
Turmeric is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its many benefits. It can be topically applied to wounds and bruises for healing. In fact, Ayurvedic literature references over 100 terms for turmeric, such as 'haridra' meaning 'golden colored' and 'jayanti' meaning 'victorious over diseases'. In Hinduism, turmeric is considered sacred and often used in marriage ceremonies and as a protective charm.
Origin & Production
This Turmeric Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation of the dry rhizome, using a conventional cultivation method.
Aroma
This essential oil from India has a distinct, earthy aroma with notes of musk and spice. Its warmth and wooden undertones are reminiscent of ginger, making it a unique and valuable addition to any essential oil collection.
Benefits
- For the mind, it is understood to help improve concentration and cognitive function and boost memory retention. It is also thought to have a calming, balancing effect on the mood, with studies having shown it to be effective in reducing stress.
- As a natural anti-inflammatory, Organic Turmeric Oil is very helpful when it comes to soothing painful joints and aching muscles, easing head and neck tension, and even reducing arthritis and rheumatism discomfort.
- When diluted and applied to the abdomen, it can be helpful in relieving digestive complaints such as menstrual cramps, bloating and constipation.
- Due to the antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, it is also prized for its effectiveness in reducing blemishes, acne and wrinkles, aiding the healing of minor wounds, eczema and psoriasis, and fighting the signs of aging.
- It can also be used to treat scalp conditions, defeat dandruff, promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss.
Country of Origin: India
Vol: 15ml
Latin name: Curcuma longa syn. C.domestica
Biochemical group: ketone/sesquiterpene
Main chemical constituents: ar-turmerone 27.90%, turmerone 14.83%, curlone 13.77%, β -sesquiphellandrene 8.72%, ar-curcumene 5.98%, α -zingiberene 5.83%, 1,8-cineole 4.85%, (E)- α -atlantone 2.03%, α -santalene 1.95%, β -bisabolene 1.94%, α -phellandrene 1.67%, α -pinene 1.20%, p-cymene 0.98%, (E)- β -farnesene 0.94%, germacrene B 0.92%, helifolen-12-alC 0.90%, (E)- γ -bisabolene 0.81%, Epi- β -Santalene 0.80%, selina-3,7(11)-diene 0.73%, limonene 0.60 %, zingiberenol 0.59%, β-phellandrene 0.50%, curcuphenol 0.45%, γ-elemene 0.34%, α -humulene 0.28%, camphene 0.20%, α-thujene 0.16%