Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 84775-52-0
- EC No.
- 283-882-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa), also known as Indian Saffron and Indian Yellow Root, is a perennial tropical herb belonging to the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family. Native to India and Southeast Asia this golden spice has been used for thousands of years for culinary, religious and medicinal purposes. It is a staple ingredient in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking and has long been used in Ayurvedic, Siddha and Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating a wide range of ailments. Turmeric essential oil is steam distilled from the ‘cured’ roots (rhizomes). It is yellow in color and has a distinctive, spicy, smoky, woody aroma. Turmeric was used in the ancient Ayurveda and Unani medicine system to treat a large number of health-related problems such as indigestion, common cold, liver ailments, etc. It was also applied to wounds and cuts as it comprises antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
Turmeric Essential Oil can be used for relief from stress and anxiety through its diffusion via a burner or oil diffuser. The oil can also be added to face washes and skin creams to avoid pimples, scars, and hyperpigmentation. A few drops of this oil can be blended with a carrier oil of choice to make a massage blend which can be applied to the pain affected area for relief.
Properties: Turmeric essential oil is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The essential oils has abundant antioxidants and anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal properties.
Skincare
- Used on the skin Turmeric Essential Oil is believed to cleanse, clarify, smooth, calm, invigorate, and brighten the skin. In general it supports skin health and removes excess natural skin oil. It diminishes the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles while improving the skin’s resiliency. Moistures dry skin and alleviates itchiness.
- Turmeric oil works as an exfoliate to remove dead cells and reveal new skin, which can enhance natural radiance and promote a supple, healthy, revitalized appearance.
Skincare: Used on the skin Turmeric Essential Oil is believed to cleanse, clarify, smooth, calm, invigorate, and brighten the skin. In general it supports skin health and removes excess natural skin oil. It diminishes the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles while improving the skin’s resiliency. Moistures dry skin and alleviates itchiness. Turmeric oil works as an exfoliate to remove dead cells and reveal new skin, which can enhance natural radiance and promote a supple, healthy, revitalized appearance.
Massage: Turmeric Essential Oil used in massage formulations helps support the body’s natural recovery process after vigorous activity and injuries. It promotes skin elasticity and firmness. Through it moisture promotes a sense of well-being through massage when experiencing itching, bruising, soreness, pain, cramps, and inflammation. Turmeric oil invigorates the skin and supports the body’s natural digestive function.
Diffuser/Aromatherapy Used in aromatherapy, Turmeric Essential Oil is supports and strengthens immune function and encourage a positive response. It helps soothe the mind and uplift the mood with its warm, woody, earthy, and spicy scent Turmeric oil promotes positive emotions and increased energy while addressing negative emotions, fatigue, loss of appetite, headaches, and symptoms of allergies, colds, and fevers. Also helps manage respiratory conditions that make breathing difficult, such as asthma.
Blends well with: Ginger, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang. Cinnamon Bark, Cardamom. Wild Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cassie, Coriander, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Lavender and Neroli.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Fresh, Spicy, Warm, Slightly woody aroma
- Appearance
- Pale yellow orange yellow Colored liquid
- Specifications
- Note
- The specifications and chemical composition of tumeric can vary according to variety, climate and environment.
- General Chemical Composition
Some of the main components of Tumeric oil include:
- ar-turmerone
- α-turmerone
- β-turmerone
- α-phellandrene
- 1,8-cineole
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.925 - 0.971 | - | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.499 - 1.521 | - | - |
| Flash Point | min. 60 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated.
- Phthalates Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated. COMPANY REGULATORY STATEMENTS
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 Years
- Storage Condition
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container. Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum two years.