Turmeric - Curcuma longa

Tumeric is warming and analgesic for rheumatism and any painful, cold joint condition. It is also a wonderful digestive aid and reduces excess fluid. Calming for the nervous system, turmeric offers us a warm and calming support for reducing pain and a great anti-inflammatory oil.
 

  • Batch: TUM-102
  • Distillation Date: Fall 2009
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 3-4 Years

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Specifics
Country of Orgin: India Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Ketones, Sesquiterpenes Plant Parts: Rhizomes
Cultivations: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Zingerberaceae
Aromas: Earthy, Spicy, Warm and Radiant Notes: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Tumeric rhizome is a source of orange and yellow dyes for silk and wool, traditional coloring for the robes of Buddhist monks. The oil can stain light colored clothing so be sure to dilute it well.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

  • Analgesic - numbs pain
  • Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
  • Carminative/Tonic - settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas
  • Calming
  • Diuretic - aids in reduction of fluids
  • Tonic - nervous system
  • Warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Stability and balance
Warms and encourages energy

Recipe

For Cold, Chronic Arthritis/Rheumatism
2 drops Tumeric
4 drops Helichrysum
2 drops Juniper
6 drops Lavender
2 drops Ginger

Blend in Trauma oil. Put directly on areas of concern.

Safety

May cause skin irritation in those with sensitive skin. Use in low dilution when applying to the skin, such as in baths or massage oils.

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Curcuma longa

Turmeric

Country of Origin: India

Stock # TUM-102
Date: Fall 2009
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

d-limonene0.22
para-cymene0.13

Sesquiterpenes

α-curcumene7.46
α-santalene0.92
α-zingiberene2.85
β-bisabolene1.56
β-caryophyllene0.26
β-farnesene0.30
β-sesquiphellandrene5.85
germacrene A0.27

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

other sesquiterpenes5.00

Sesquiterpenols

other sesquiterpenols4.00
santalol isomers1.19
zingiberol0.57

Ketones

α-tumerone7.68
β-tumerone10.44
tumerone40.08
tumerone isomer2.36

Oxides

1,8-cineole0.17

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Curcuma longa

Turmeric

Country of Origin: India

Stock # TUM-103
Date: Spring 2011
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-terpinene2.03
γ-terpinene0.26
d-limonene0.62
para-cymene3.62
terpinolene0.54
terpinolene isomer0.44

Sesquiterpenes

α-cedrene0.51
α-curcumene11.87
α-santalene0.96
α-zingiberene0.31
β-bisabolene2.53
β-caryophyllene0.22
β-curcumene0.96
β-santalene0.17

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

γ-curcumene18.70
chamigrene isomer0.15
curcumene isomer0.62
farnesene isomer1.18
germacrene D0.38
α-acoradiene3.32
other sesquiterpenes8.70
trans alpha bergamotene0.13

Ketones

γ-atlantone0.27
ar-turmerone mw=21613.00
α-turmerone mw=21812.07
other ketones1.28

Esters

other esters0.21

Oxides

1,8-cineole3.51

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Curcuma longa

Turmeric

Country of Origin: India

Stock # TUM-101
Date: Winter 2008
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

d-limonene0.22
para-cymene0.13

Sesquiterpenes

α-curcumene7.46
α-santalene0.92
α-zingiberene2.85
β-bisabolene1.56
β-caryophyllene0.26
β-farnesene0.30
β-sesquiphellandrene5.85
germacrene A0.27

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

other sesquiterpenes5.00

Sesquiterpenols

other sesquiterpenols4.00
santalol isomers1.19
zingiberol0.57

Ketones

α-tumerone7.68
β-tumerone10.44
tumerone40.08
tumerone isomer2.36

Oxides

1,8-cineole0.17

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Turmeric - <em>Curcuma longa</em>

Turmeric - Curcuma longa

Tumeric is warming and analgesic for rheumatism and any painful, cold joint condition. It is also a wonderful digestive aid and reduces excess fluid. Calming for the nervous system, turmeric offers us a warm and calming support for reducing pain and a great anti-inflammatory oil.
 

  • Batch: TUM-102
  • Distillation Date: Fall 2009
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 3-4 Years
Sizes / Prices
  • 1/2 oz. - $8.00
  • 1 oz. - $14.40

Other Available Batches

Batch TUM-103
Sizes and Prices
  • sample (1.5ml) - $5.00
  • 1/2 oz. - $11.00
  • 1 oz. - $19.80
  • 2 oz. - $35.20
  • 4 oz. - $61.60
  • 8 oz. - $105.60
  • 16 oz. - $176.00

Specifics

Country of Orgin: India Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Ketones, Sesquiterpenes Plant Parts: Rhizomes
Cultivations: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Zingerberaceae
Aromas: Earthy, Spicy, Warm and Radiant
Note: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Tumeric rhizome is a source of orange and yellow dyes for silk and wool, traditional coloring for the robes of Buddhist monks. The oil can stain light colored clothing so be sure to dilute it well.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

  • Analgesic - numbs pain
  • Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
  • Carminative/Tonic - settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas
  • Calming
  • Diuretic - aids in reduction of fluids
  • Tonic - nervous system
  • Warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Stability and balance
Warms and encourages energy

Recipe

For Cold, Chronic Arthritis/Rheumatism
2 drops Tumeric
4 drops Helichrysum
2 drops Juniper
6 drops Lavender
2 drops Ginger

Blend in Trauma oil. Put directly on areas of concern.

Safety

May cause skin irritation in those with sensitive skin. Use in low dilution when applying to the skin, such as in baths or massage oils.