Turmeric Pure Essential Oil

Turmeric Essential Oil (Curcuma longa)

Origin: Native to South and Southeast Asia, particularly India, which is by far the largest producer. Also cultivated across Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka, and parts of the Caribbean. The oil is steam-distilled from the dried rhizomes (roots) of the turmeric plant, which belongs to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Turmeric is a close botanical relative of ginger and has been one of the most important and widely traded spices in Asian culture for thousands of years. The essential oil has a distinctly different scent profile from ground turmeric powder and has gained increasing recognition in perfumery and artisan fragrance work for its unusual, warm, aromatic character.

Scent: Warm, earthy, and richly spicy with a deep, woody, slightly bitter character. Bold and aromatic – there's a distinctive, dry, peppery warmth layered with a subtle, green, herbaceous freshness. Faintly sweet and musky with a soft, ginger-like, resinous depth. Dense, complex, and long-lasting – an unusual, grounding scent that is earthier, drier, and more woody than ginger, with a distinctive, slightly smoky quality.

Uses:

• Valued in natural perfumery as a warm, earthy, spicy accent – adds an unusual, exotic depth and grounding warmth to blends
• A distinctive addition to diffuser blends, bringing a warm, earthy, spicy atmosphere to any space
• Used in candle making and soap crafting for its bold, warm, aromatic character
• Blends well with ginger, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, bergamot, orange, ylang ylang, cardamom, and vetiver oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for spicy, oriental, earthy, and exotic compositions
• A niche oil that adds a distinctive, warm, earthy quality not easily replicated with other oils

Around the Home

• Add a few drops to a diffuser for a deep, warm, and exotic scent
• DIY room sprays for a rich, earthy, and grounding aroma
• Add to homemade candles or wax melts for a warm, spiced fragrance
• Blend into reed diffuser base oils for a subtle, earthy warmth
• Add to homemade cleaning solutions for a warm, spiced scent
• Potpourri refresher — drop onto dried potpourri for a rich, exotic lift

Personal Care & DIY Products

• Ingredient in homemade soaps for a warm, earthy scent — always dilute properly and patch test before use
• Scent component in DIY perfume or cologne blends — adds a deep, exotic warmth
• Add to sugar or salt scrubs for a rich, aromatic exfoliant
• Blend into body butters or lotion bars for a warm, spiced fragrance
• Add to homemade beard oils or balms for a bold, earthy character
• Blend into bath bombs or fizzes for a luxurious, spa-like aroma

Seasonal & Craft Uses

• Add to autumn and winter diffuser blends for a cosy, grounding atmosphere
• Blend into DIY sachets for drawers, wardrobes, and linen cupboards
• Add to simmering stovetop potpourri with orange peel, ginger, and cinnamon
• Scent homemade gift soaps or bath salts for a unique, artisan touch
• Use in homemade playdough for a sensory craft activity (note: may colour the dough)
• Perfect for rich, warm, and exotic fragrance blends

Blending Ideas

• Pairs with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, orange, lemon, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang
• Combine with orange and ginger for a warm, spiced room scent
• Layer with cedarwood and sandalwood for a deep, grounding diffuser blend
• Blend with bergamot and ylang-ylang for a rich, exotic combination
• Mix with cinnamon and cardamom for a bold, festive atmosphere

Important Information:

• For External Use Only
• Turmeric oil contains ar-turmerone and may stain skin and fabrics due to its natural deep yellow-orange colour – use with care
• Always dilute well with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• Perform a patch test before use
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness

Available in 10ml, 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes

Supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

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