Turmeric Essential Oil (Curcuma longa)

Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation.

Plant Part Used: Root.

Color: Pale to vivid yellow/red.

Consistency: Thin.

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong

Aromatic Description: Earthy, slightly musky, spicy, warm, woody, reminiscent of ginger

• Analgesic.
• Antibacterial + Anti-inflammatory + Antiseptic.
• Anticoagulant.
• Antioxidant.
• Antispasmodic.
• Carminative.
• Digestive issues.
• Acne.
• Arthritis.
• Pre-menstrual tension and menstrual discomfort.

Source: Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 48-49.

Adults: Usually, a 2-3% dilution is suitable, about 12-18 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil.

Children (5-10), Frail Elderly, Sensitive Skin: A lower dilution of 1% or less (6 drops per ounce).

Facial or Sensitive Areas: Use a 0.5-1% dilution (3-6 drops per ounce).

Acute or Short-Term Use: For resolving a specific issue, a marginally higher dilution can be used for a period of 2-3 weeks as necessary.

α-Zingiberene (27.70–36.75 %). Aromatic-turmerone
(19.54–32.24 %). β-Sesquiphellandrene (13.14–18.23 %). α-Turmerone (3.72–6.50 %). β-Turmerone (2.86–5.60 %), and β-Bisabolene (2.50–3.46 %).

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Tisserand and Young do not indicate any known hazards or contraindications for the use of Turmeric Essential Oil in inhalation or topically. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014),458.]