Description
Ingredients: 100% Turmeric Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Family: Zingiberaceae
Overview:
Turmeric Essential Oil is a warm, spicy, and earthy oil steam-distilled from the rhizomes of the Curcuma longa plant, valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-brightening properties.
Applications:
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Aromatherapy: Supports mood balance, focus, and emotional grounding.
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Topical Use: Used in skincare for brightening and calming irritated or blemished skin; may help with muscle and joint discomfort.
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Natural Wellness: Supports immune health and may aid digestion when properly diluted or formulated.
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Cosmetic Formulations: Adds natural warmth and glow to creams, serums, and massage blends.
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Flavoring (trace amounts only): Used sparingly in spice blends, savory infusions, or functional beverages (must be GRAS-certified turmeric oil).
Features:
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Flavor Profile: Warm and Spicy: Deeply earthy with a slightly bitter edge. Woody and Musky: Notes of ginger, oak, and resin. Slightly Peppery: Sharp, vibrant undertone with hints of citrus and smoke.
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Top 3 Active Compounds: α-Turmerone – A sesquiterpene with neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects; also contributes to the oil’s golden color and earthy aroma. β-Turmerone – Supports similar benefits to α-turmerone, including potential anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Ar-Turmerone (Aromatic Turmerone) – Known for regenerative effects on neural stem cells, along with potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Suggested Usage:
- Topical = Always dilute properly for topical use (typically ≤1%) due to risk of skin sensitivity.
- Internal = Not recommended for internal medicinal use without professional supervision—especially during pregnancy or in cases of gallbladder disorders.
Safety:
- Reference: 21 CFR § 182.20 – Turmeric (Curcuma longa) essential oil is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food as a natural flavoring substance. Designation: Included in the GRAS list of essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives.
- *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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