Technical data
- Product Name: Turmeric
- Latin name: Curcuma longa
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8024-37-1
Features
- Scent: Warm, spicy, earthy and woody with subtle sweet, herbaceous undertones
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Pale yellow to golden orange
- Viscosity: Medium, slightly thicker than most citrus oils
Blends with
Sunset Ember
Purpose
- A warming, mood-lifting diffuser blend for cool evenings
- Recipe
3 drops Turmeric spice, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops frankincense in diffuser
Golden Skin Elixir
Purpose
- A luxurious facial oil for an evening glow ritual
- Recipe
1 drop Turmeric spice, 2 drops frankincense in 30 ml argan oil (about 0.5%)
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5-1% maximum in carrier oil for topical application (1-3 drops per 30 ml).
- Patch test
Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For ages 6+ use only heavily diluted and with professional guidance.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated spaces with an exit available.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity, though caution is wise on freshly exposed skin.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store in a tightly closed amber glass bottle, away from light and heat, ideally below 25°C.
