Turmeric oil is acquired from turmeric plant, scientifically known as Curcuma longa belongs to Zingiberaceae family. Turmeric Plant is native to Asia. The plant growth reaches up to 3 feet and has yellow flowers and root is bright orange with a thin brownish skin. The yellow color of turmeric rhizome is due to presence of 3-5% of curcuminoids which includes curcuma as a major bio-active, demethoxycurcumin, bisdementhoxycurcumin and cyclocurcumin.
Extraction
Turmeric oil is obtained from roots or rhizomes of Curcuma longa through steam distillation method.
Composition
Turmeric oil is composed mainly of Sesquiterpene alcohol, Zingeriberene, d- a-phellandrene, Cineol, d- sabinene, d-borneol and valeric acid.
Properties
Turmeric oil has earthy, warm and spicy with a curry like scent and has thin consistency. It is bright yellow in appearance.

Turmeric oil is acquired from turmeric plant, scientifically known as Curcuma longa belongs to Zingiberaceae family. Turmeric Plant is native to Asia. The plant growth reaches up to 3 feet and has yellow flowers and root is bright orange with a thin brownish skin. The yellow color of turmeric rhizome is due to presence of 3-5% of curcuminoids which includes curcuma as a major bio-active, demethoxycurcumin, bisdementhoxycurcumin and cyclocurcumin.
Extraction
Turmeric oil is obtained from roots or rhizomes of Curcuma longa through steam distillation method.
Composition
Turmeric oil is composed mainly of Sesquiterpene alcohol, Zingeriberene, d- a-phellandrene, Cineol, d- sabinene, d-borneol and valeric acid.
Properties
Turmeric oil has earthy, warm and spicy with a curry like scent and has thin consistency. It is bright yellow in appearance.