Lotus Garden Botanicals offers two types of Turmeric oil - a Co2 Select extract and a pure essential oil. The Co2 extract is obtained using supercritical fluid extraction technology, which yields a high-quality oil that contains a full range of volatile and non-volatile compounds. The essential oil, on the other hand, is steam distilled from the rhizomes of the turmeric plant and has a more potent aroma.
The aroma of this essential oil is smooth and spicy with earthy ginger-like nuances. It has high top notes, making it suitable for use in perfumes. Both the Co2 extract and the essential oil of Turmeric are used in aromatherapy, but the essential oil is more commonly used due to its aroma and availability.
Turmeric is rich in sesquiterpenes and ketones, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties. The percentage of Tumerones, another compound found in turmeric, is also important. However, the chemical constituent ar-curcumene in turmeric is believed to hold many health benefits such as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It has been extensively studied in peer-reviewed studies and clinical trials for its potential benefits. A
published review validated with clinical trials by the University of Texas, Department of Chemistry, indicates Turmeric extract and essential oil "has many beneficial pharmacological effects which include, but are not limited with, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antiangiogenic, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease, and antidiabetic activities. Most importantly, curcumin possesses immense antitumorigenic effect.”
So, whether you choose the Co2 extract or the essential oil, you can be assured of the many benefits of turmeric and how it can be used in aromatherapy.
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