TURMERIC – THE PLANT Scientific name: Curcuma Longa. TURMERIC – “BIOLOGOS” ESSENTIAL OIL Technique: Extracted from the root of the plant through steam distillation. Composition: Contains ar-turmerone (50-60%), a-turmerone (12-15%), b-turmerone (15-17%). Scent: Spicy, dry and sweet. Country: India. QUALITIES Powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant. USES Indigestion, flatulence, irritable bowel, intestinal worms. Effective against infections. Widely used in aromatheraphy against arthritis, acne and facial hair in women. Widely used against bruises. COMBINATIONS With essential oils of Ylang-Ylang, Cedar, Ginger.
