Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1m tall and it is highly branched with aromatic rhizomes. It requires range of temperature between 20° to 30° C & sufficient amount of rainfall for the growth of rhizome. It can grow in most types of soil but it grows better in rich well drained thick clay soil.

It is a key ingredient in many dishes. In India it has been used for remedies for stomach & liver ailments it is also used to make dye. It is considered highly auspicious & holy in India.

Extraction:-

Turmeric oil is extracted by solvent extraction method from the rhizomes (root).

Properties:-

It is a Dark Reddish brown color and watery in viscosity with the typical odor of turmeric.

 Components:-

The chemical constituents of turmeric oil are Valeric acid, d-borneol, d sabinene, cineol, d-a phellandrene, zingeriberene, and sesquiterpene.

Blending:-

It blends well with Cistus, clary sage, Ginger, Ylang ylang, Patchouli, Lavender, bergamot, cinnamon, and sea buckthorn oil.

Uses:-

•  It is used in the preparation of anti-inflammatory & pain-relieving formulas.

•  It is also useful for arthritis & joint care.

•  It is used as a spice in the food industry.

•  Pharma products like antifungal & antimicrobial use turmeric oil as an ingredient.

•  It stops the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.

•  It supports liver & keeps it healthy.

•  It has anticancer our properties.

•  It prevents hair loss.

•  It is used to make skin look younger.

•  It is also used as a good antivenom.

 Safety & Precautions:-

•  Pregnant women should use turmeric oil after consulting doctors.

•  Excess consumption of oil should be avoided.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1m tall and it is highly branched with aromatic rhizomes. It requires range of temperature between 20° to 30° C & sufficient amount of rainfall for the growth of rhizome. It can grow in most types of soil but it grows better in rich well drained thick clay soil.

It is a key ingredient in many dishes. In India it has been used for remedies for stomach & liver ailments it is also used to make dye. It is considered highly auspicious & holy in India.

Extraction:-

Turmeric oil is extracted by solvent extraction method from the rhizomes (root).

Properties:-

It is a Dark Reddish brown color and watery in viscosity with the typical odor of turmeric.

 Components:-

The chemical constituents of turmeric oil are Valeric acid, d-borneol, d sabinene, cineol, d-a phellandrene, zingeriberene, and sesquiterpene.

Blending:-

It blends well with Cistus, clary sage, Ginger, Ylang ylang, Patchouli, Lavender, bergamot, cinnamon, and sea buckthorn oil.

Uses:-

•  It is used in the preparation of anti-inflammatory & pain-relieving formulas.

•  It is also useful for arthritis & joint care.

•  It is used as a spice in the food industry.

•  Pharma products like antifungal & antimicrobial use turmeric oil as an ingredient.

•  It stops the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.

•  It supports liver & keeps it healthy.

•  It has anticancer our properties.

•  It prevents hair loss.

•  It is used to make skin look younger.

•  It is also used as a good antivenom.

 Safety & Precautions:-

•  Pregnant women should use turmeric oil after consulting doctors.

•  Excess consumption of oil should be avoided.