| TURMERIC SPICE OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Curcuma longa | Country of Origin | : | India | Solubility | : | soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.9160-0.9366 | Optical Rotation | : | -24 – -27 @ 20°C | Refrective Index | : | 1.5023-1.5138 @ 20° c | Plant Part | : | Root | Bland With | : | Elecampane, ginger, labdanum and musk. | CAS No | : | 8024-37-1 | Flash Point | : | 60 °C | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
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Description : Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. Being a member of the Ginger family, Turmeric is a well familiar spice of Asian cuisine. Turmeric spice oil is much popular for its medicinal as well as coloring and flavoring properties. It is best known for its bright yellow colour, which gives curry powder its characteristic appearance. Turmeric has a long history of use, not just as a spice, but also as a healing agent and as a magical herb. In India Turmeric is indeed widely used for ritual foods to be offered to the Gods. Occasionally it is also used cosmetically as make-up at weddings and other festive events. The food industry employs it as a colorant for cheeses, sausage and confectionary.
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Constituents : phellandrene, limonene, zingiberene, ar-curcumene, ar-turmerone, a-turmerone, ß-turmerone, 1,8-cineole. |
Uses : turmeric spice oil can give immediate relief from inflammation. Create an anti-inflammatory concoction by adding 4-5 drops of turmeric essential oil to a carrier oil like coconut, jojoba or olive oil. Apply on the area of concern.
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Benefit : Turmeric spice oil is very much used in the pharmaceutical industry because of its role in relieving all kinds of pain, anxiety and stress; fighting physical and mental depression etc. It also is a popular insect repellent. The benefits of turmeric on the skin have been well proved. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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