Turmeric oil
Name
 Turmeric oil
Code
 818-40021
Scientific Name
Curcuma longa Linn.
Common Name

Turmeric
Origin/ Distribution
Because of ancient trade, the origin of Turmeric cannot accurately reconstructed, probably South East Asia or South Asia. Today, It is widely cultivated in India and South East Asia.
Ethnomedical Uses
Smooth muscle relaxant, healing wound in intestine, treatment of dysentery problem, carminative, treatment for skin diseases, prevention and cure pimple, antioxidant, antihistamine, antibacterial, antifungal, wound healing, astringent, antipyretic, treatment of peptic ulcer, gum protective, treatment of insect bite
Production
This essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from rhizome of curcuma longa Linn.
Colour/ Appearance
Yellow to yellow-lemon and clear liquid
Odour
Special herby note characteristic, spicy turmeric odour
Specific gravity (20/20 c)
0.9160-0.9366
Refractive index (20 c)
1.5023-1.5138
Solubility
Very soluble in ethanol
Stability
Not stable to excess heat, acidic and basic pH. Reactive with reducing and oxidizing agent.
Chemical constituents
Turmerone, zingiberene, phellandrene, sabinene, borneol
Uses
0.5-5.0%
Application
Turmeric oil is added in skin care products, facial wash products, toners and other cosmetics especially cosmetics for sensitive skin.
Caution for use
Turmeric oil is contraindication to pregnancy woman. This essential oil may cause skin irritation. This oil must be added at the end of cold preparations and at 35-40?c for emulsions while cooling. The activities of essential oil are best maintained when not heated.
Storage/ Shelf life
The essential oil has shelf life of 1 year when kept in cool preferably at about 20-25 c dry place and protected from light in their original packaging. Keep containers tightly sealed. Each container that has been opened should be used rapidly or repacked in sterile packaging and conditions.
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