Turmeric Essential Oil

Turmeric is a member of the Ginger family and because it is largely grown in India it is often associated as the powder spice that is added to curry recipes to contribute its orange-yellow color to Indian curry. And just like the powder, the aroma of turmeric oil is woody and the oil is also packed with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and, anti-allergic properties. Prior to using this oil, a skin test is recommended. This can be done by diluting 1 drop of the Essential Oil in 4 drops of a Carrier Oil and applying a dime-size amount of this blend to a small area of skin that is not sensitive.

The Turmeric plant is said to have been used as early as 4000 years ago in medicine and spiritual ceremonies. Today, the Essential Oil derived from steam distilled Turmeric roots is used in aromatherapy, on the skin, in the hair and in massages.

In South Asia turmeric has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to treat skin conditions including reducing blemishes and scars.  Today turmeric, with its rich antiseptic and antioxidant properties, is used on the skin diluted with carrier oil during massage for treating wrinkles, sunburn, cracked heels blemishes and moisturise dryness to alleviate itchiness.  

Used in haircare applications diluted with carrier oil during massage Turmeric essential oil is rich in antioxidants anti-inflammatory properties making it excellent for stimulating new cells to grow, nourish and strengthen the strands remove loose dandruff flakes from the hair promoting healthy hair and preventing hair loss. The anti-inflammatory properties of the oil contribute to reducing scalp inflammation and improving hair growth. 

Used in a massage blend Turmeric essential oil contains ingredients that offer support to your body's natural defenses for building immunity.  Turmeric's immune-boosting benefits can support the body's response in dealing with bacteria.  The combination of biological compounds in the oil ward off invaders, build immunity and keep inflammation in control.

Used in aromatherapy applications, Turmeric Oil contains properties reputed to diminish the discomforts of coughs, colds and relieving bronchial infections. Turmeric's has role to play in impairing viruses from multiplying and shielding the body from spreading infection to other cells and has been found to prevent the influenza virus to bind to red blood cells. The anti-inflammatory properties of the oil also help to soothe inflamed airways and nasal passages.

In traditional Chinese medicine turmeric has long been used to relieve joint and arthritic pain and swelling. Turmeric essential oil contains compounds to block inflammatory chemicals that can trigger joints to swell. Mary Li blends turmeric essential oil with other essential oils and a carrier oil and massages them well into painful joints and muscles.

As a potent anti-inflammatory turmeric oil helps to reduce inflammation and the antioxidant properties help to accelerate healing and decrease the formation of scars.

Turmeric essential Oil is used in the Muscle & Joint Pain, Hair Growth, Colds & Congestion, Stretch Marks & Cellulite and Skin Complexion massage oil blend treatment at Oriental Massage Galway (OMG).