Turmeric Leaf Oil
| Family Name | : | Zingiberaceae |
| Botanical Name | : | Curcuma longa |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
| Plant Part Used | : | Leaf |
| Appearance | : | Colorless to pale yellow |
| ODOUR | : | Sweet and spicy, with a bitter ton |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.916 to 0.936 |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.502 to 1.513 |
| Optical Rotation | : | -24 to -27 |
Description
Turmeric is a perennial plant with roots or tubers about 1 metre in height. Indian turmeric is considered the best in the world.
Constituents & Specifications
Turmeric leaf oil has various chemical compounds that include phellandrene, limonene, zingiberene, curcumene, turmerone, turmerone, turmerone and cineole.
Properties
It is natural antiseptic. , analgesic, anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumoral, bactericidal, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, laxative, rubefacient and digestive stimulant.
Benefits & Uses
- Turmeric leaf 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. It has a great role in flavorings for food additives.
- It is one of the most important colouring materials of India. The leaf oil yield the orange-red dye. It is much used to impart a yellow colour to cloth.