Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Turmeric

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Essential Oil of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Abbr: Tur [to top of page]
An erect perennial with trumpet shaped dull yellow flowers.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil of Turmeric: Spicy, slight resemblance to ginger.
Source of Essential Oil of Turmeric: Rhizome.
Method of Extraction of Turmeric: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Turmeric: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Laxative, Rubefacient.
Actions of Essential Oil of Turmeric: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, insect repellent.
Circulatory: Edema, fluid retention, high blood pressure.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, constipation, digestion - sluggish, flatulence, gallstones, intestinal parasites, liver problems, parasites, ulcer - peptic.
Lymphatic: Water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, nervous indigestion, nervous insomnia, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Aphrodisiac, libido - depressed.
Skeletal: Arthritis, joint inflammations, joint pain, rheumatism.
Skin: Bruises, dermatitis, insect bites, scrapes, wounds.
Medical Terms: Arthritis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, aphrodisiac, calming, depression, insomnia, promotes sleep, relaxing, tension.
Contra-Indications for Turmeric: Possible skin irritant in high doses.
Comments on Turmeric: Native to the tropical regions of southern Asia, Turmeric has been long used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a stomach tonic and blood purifier and for the treatment of skin diseases and wound healing.~The high anti-oxidant properties of this oil may make it a good anti-tumor treatment.~Turmeric is also a powerful oil for stress and insomnia.

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