Turmeric, Pure Essential Oil

Species: Curcuma longa

Origin: India

Extraction Process : steam distillation

Extraction Description : Extracted by steam distillation from the cured rhizome.

Scent Description : Fresh spicy woody odour.

Turmeric Essential Oil. Used in perfumery for oriental type fragrances. High in minerals and vitamins especially vitamin C. Research conducted between 1971 and 1991 shows that Turmeric has an even stronger action than hydrocortisone. When applied to skin (diluted) and exposed to sunlight it has a strong anti-bacterial action, due to a substance called curcumin (more strongly anti-oxidant than Vitamin E.) Handy in foot and hand preperations.

Tumeric has been used for centuries in Chinese Herbal applications.

Anti-oxidant, bactericidal, stimulant, muscle ease and anti-fungal.

Safety

DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.