Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Part Used: Rhizome
Method of Extraction: Supercritical CO₂ Total Extract
Perfumery Note: Middle to Base
Country of Origin: India (raw rhizome)
Certification: Bio-Gro, COSMOS approved, Halal, Kosher

Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) CO₂ total Extract is a concentrated, golden yellow extract made from organic turmeric rhizomes. Supercritical CO₂ extraction preserves a wide spectrum of the plant’s volatile and non-volatile constituents, especially the turmerones that define turmeric’s warm, spicy aroma and its well-known anti inflammatory and skin-supportive properties.

This extract contains 70–90% essential oil with exceptionally high turmerone content and only traces of curcumin, giving it a stronger aromatic and skincare profile compared to steamed turmeric oil. It offers potent antioxidant, soothing, and protective qualities suitable for topical blends, massage products, skincare, and natural perfumery.

Why CO₂ Turmeric Is Special

Compared to steam-distilled turmeric oil, CO₂-total extract:

• retains the full turmerone spectrum (ar-, alpha-, and beta-turmerone)

• contains additional sesquiterpenes such as alpha phellandrene, alpha zingiberene, and sesquiphellandrene

• offers a deeper, richer composition

• has very low curcumin content (0.12%) which makes it more stable and less staining than ground turmeric or tinctures

• requires 10–20 kg of dried rhizome to produce 1 kg of extract

This extract is powerful, warming, and wonderfully supportive for both skin and muscle care.

Key Constituents

Volatile Components:

• ar Turmerone: 31.2%

• alpha Turmerone: 17.9%

• beta Turmerone: 15.3%

• Sum of Turmerones: 64.4%

• 1,8 Cineole: 0.41%

• Camphor: <0.01%

Other Chemical Values:

• Essential oil content: 80%

• Sum of curcuminoids (as curcumin): 0.12%

   

Aroma Profile

• Deep golden yellow to orange oil

• Warm, mildly spicy, earthy, and aromatic

• Soft and rounded with characteristic turmeric warmth

Skin Benefits

• Anti inflammatory

• Antioxidant

• Antibacterial (incl. Streptococcus mutans)

• Antifungal (incl. Aspergillus flavus, Trichophyton sp.)

• Anti parasitic

• Supports wound healing

• Helps improve skin appearance and elasticity

• Useful for blemished, atopic, or stressed skin

• Supports recovery from environmental damage

• May help with joint or muscle discomfort when used in massage oils

• Traditionally used for digestive and fullness-related discomfort (topical abdominal massage)

Excellent in balms, warming salves, body oils, joint blends, and protective skincare.

Perfumery Profile

A warm, spicy, earthy middle-base note with depth from high turmerone levels.
Pairs well with ginger, myrrh, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, frankincense, clove, and citrus oils.

How to Use

Topical Use (Adults):

• General skincare: 1–3%

• Small, local applications: up to 5%

• Always test for staining on light fabrics

• Avoid on sensitive or damaged skin

Respiratory Use:

• 1–2 drops on a tissue or diffuser

• AromaPatch: 1 drop

Bath Use:

• 1–2 drops in a solubiliser

• Do not add direct to water

Oil soluble only.

Aromatherapeutic Use

From book and general spec:

• Skin inflammation and fungal-prone skin

• Respiratory support

• Atopic or blemish-prone skin

• Joint and muscle comfort

• Stress-related tension

• Immune-supportive blends

• Digestive comfort massage

• Supportive care in chronic conditions where warming and anti inflammatory actions are helpful

Contraindications and Safety

• May cause skin sensitisation

• Causes eye irritation

• Harmful to aquatic life

• Aspiration hazard if swallowed

• Avoid during pregnancy unless under professional clinical guidance

• Avoid on sensitive or damaged skin

• Avoid oral intake unless working under a qualified clinical aromatherapist

• Keep away from children

• Avoid contact with eyes

• Patch test recommended

• Flammable vapours may accumulate in closed spaces

• Transport classified as Dangerous Good, environmentally hazardous (UN 3082)

Special Notes

• Highly concentrated extract

• Warm gently if needed to liquefy

• Store cool and dark

Zurma Quality

Every batch of our Curcuma Longa CO₂ Extract undergoes full COA and GCMS verification, with additional in-house testing to ensure purity, authenticity, and aroma quality. We only supply extracts that meet our strict standards for natural excellence and safe formulation.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with tamariki.

General Disclaimer
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