Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Plant Part: Rhizomes Extraction Method: Steam Origin: India Description: Turmeric is a perennial plant with roots or tubers. It is a deep orange on the inside and has roots about 2 feet long. Color: Yellow to slightly Yellow Green Common Uses: Turmeric essential oil is viewed as a strong relaxant and balancer. It also has historical applications as an antiseptic, and for skin care use against acne and facial hair in women. Consistency: Thin Note: Base Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Turmeric essential oil lends a very distinct softness and roundness to any spicy scent or blend. This includes Ginger and other spice oils, as well as Ylang Ylang and Clary Sage. Aromatic Scent: Turmeric essential oil has the same spicy, fresh woods aroma as the powdered spice used in Eastern cuisine. Many would argue that the oil is more brilliant, and more delicious. History: The traditional use of turmeric was in India as an antiseptic. It has been in very wide use by women for skin care, particularly to discourage facial hair and acne. Turmeric is also well known as a domestic spice around the world. Cautions: Turmeric has potential irritating and toxic effects when used in large concentrations.
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006 Rating:
Also wanted to mention that this seems to have a bit of a powerdy note to it once it mellows.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006 Rating:
This is another one of those really interesting oils that gradually change over time while wearing. It mixes very well with many other EOs and when combined with Ylang Ylang OR Cananga and Sandlewood EI it is blissful!
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Botanical Name: Curcuma longa 
