Turmeric Essential Oil
Turmeric is a perennial hairy plant with a knotted yellow rhizome. It has one long-stalked basal leaf and a single stem, 6-12 inches long, with two leaves near the top; leaves are large, wrinkled and palmately cleft. Usually 2 leaves on a forked branch; one leaf larger than the other; each rounded, with 5-7 lobes; double toothed.
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| Botanical Name: | Curcuma longa L. |
| Family: | Zingiberaceae |
| Synonyms: | Curcuma domestica, Amomoum curcuma Curcuma, Indian saffron, Indian yellow root, curmuma. |
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| Parts Used: | Boiled, cleaned and sun-dried rhizome. |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distilled |
| Appearance: | Yellow orange liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Fresh, spicy, woody |
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| Consistancy: | Thin to medium |
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| Historical Uses: | Household spice, used mostly in curry dishes. In Far Eastern medicine, used for toothaches, sores, bruises and ringworm. |
| Modern Uses: | Has uses in aromatherapy including arthritis, rheumatism, liver congestion. Also used in perfumery for oriental type scents. Used as a flavouring in some foods such as curries etc. |
| Cautions: | Moderately toxic amd irritant, adrenal gland stimulant. Possible skin irritant. Avoid during pregnancy or in cases of acute jaundice or hepatitis. Not to be used on babies or small children. |
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