Turmeric Leaf Essential Oil
Curcuma Longa
SKU: AI-NE-10065
Specifications
| CAS No. | 8024-37-1 |
|---|---|
| Method of Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Constituents | a-phellandrene |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9160-0.9366 |
| Optical Rotation | -24 – -27 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | 60 °C |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water |
Variety: Turmeric (leaf) Oil
Turmeric Oil bears medicinal, flavoring and coloring properties. The yellow-orange colored oil obtained from rhizomatous roots is used as culinary spice. The oil is extracted as per the set standards of the USFDA and thus is believed to be safe for general use.
Botany
Turmeric belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Believed to the native of South Asia, this rhizomatous perennial plant has a slightly bitter and hot peppery tang having mustard-like smell. The plant has rhizomatous roots that are used for the extraction of oils.
Historical Uses of Turmeric (leaf) Oil
In Vedic culture, it was used as culinary spice and also has religious importance. As per Ayurvedic and Unani systems and Sanskrit medical treatises, it has an ancient history of medicinal significance in South Asia. It was used to treat many types of health problems such as liver ailments, throat infections, indigestion or common colds. In addition, it was used for treating skin sores and also to cleanse wounds, when applied topically.
