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Curcuma Essential Oil





Average Product Rating: 5 / 5 (Based on 1 Customer Review)
Botanical Name: Curcuma aromaticum
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: India
Description: Curcuma 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 golden yellow liquid.
Common Uses: Curcuma 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: Curcuma Essential Oil lends a very distinct softness and roundness to any spicy scent or blend. This includes Ginger, Clove Bud and Cinnamon Bark as well as Ylang-ylang and Clary Sage.
Aromatic Scent: Curcuma Essential Oil has the same spicy, fresh woods aroma as the powdered spice Tumeric used in Eastern cuisine. Many would argue that the oil is more brilliant, and more delicious.
History: In India the traditional use of Curcuma as an antiseptic. It has been in very wide use by women for skin care, particularly to discourage facial hair and acne. Curcuma is often compared to its cousin Turmeric - a very well known spice around the world.
Cautions: Curcuma Essential Oil has potential irritating and toxic effects when used in large concentrations. Avoid use during pregnancy.
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Curcuma has a wonderful, bright and uplifting scent. I use this in a facial blend with rice bran and hemp seed oils, and it gives me a lift every time I catch a whiff of it. I think it has anti-inflammatory properties, and is good for controlling acne, too!

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