dōTERRA Turmeric Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Turmeric Essential Oil - 15ml
Turmeric essential oil is steam distilled from the root of Curcuma longa, a flowering plant in the ginger family grown across India and Nepal. It takes a considerable amount of dried and fresh root together to produce the concentrated oil in this bottle, quite different from the ground spice found in a kitchen cupboard.
The aroma is warm and spicy with an earthy, slightly woody undertone, recognisably related to the ground spice but deeper and less dusty.
A drop in a diffuser alongside a citrus or wood oil gives a warm, spiced background note, and it's one to use sparingly given how concentrated it is.
Why people choose it
- Warm, spicy aroma with an earthy, woody undertone
- Steam distilled from Curcuma longa root grown in India and Nepal
- A concentrated oil, quite different from the ground kitchen spice
- Suits warm, spiced diffuser blends alongside citrus or wood oils
How it smells
Warm and spicy with an earthy, slightly woody undertone, recognisably related to the ground spice but deeper.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- One to two drops in a diffuser, blended with a citrus or wood oil rather than diffused alone.
- On skin
- Dilute well with a carrier oil before applying, and patch test first since it's a concentrated oil.
- Dilution
- One drop of Turmeric to four or five drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- Turmeric oil can leave a slight tint, so take care around light-coloured fabrics.
Details
- Botanical name
- Curcuma longa
- Plant part
- Root
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Turmerone, ar-Turmerone
- Size
- 15 ml
- Item number
- 60206973
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
Does Turmeric oil smell like the kitchen spice?
Recognisably related, but deeper and less dusty — warm and spicy with an earthy, slightly woody undertone rather than the flat smell of the ground spice jar.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Start with one. It's a concentrated oil and easily dominates a blend if you add more.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils such as Wild Orange add brightness, and woods like Cedarwood extend the warm, earthy character.
Can Turmeric oil stain skin or fabric?
It can leave a slight tint, so wipe up any spills promptly and take care when applying near light-coloured clothing.