CURCUMA XANTHORRHIZA ESSENTIAL OIL
Description
Curcuma is a plant native to Indonesia that looks similar to turmeric, usually cylindrical with a diameter of 6 cm. Temulawak has rhizome roots and light yellow skin, contains curcuminoids, essential oils, starch, protein, fat, cellulose and minerals.
This plant can grow well in the lowlands up to an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level and lives in tropical forests. Curcuma rhizomes can grow and develop well in loose soil.
References
- Common Name : Curcuma Xanthorrhiza Oil
- Local Name : Minyak Temulawak, Koneng Gede
- Botanical Name : Curcuma Zanthorrhiza
- Family Name : Zingiberaceae
- Method Of Extraction : Steam Distilled
- Plant Part Used : Rhizomes
- Color : Golden to Brown
- Consistency : Slightly thicker
- Perfumery Note : Middle
- Aromatic : Curcuma Essential Oil has a zesty, spicy, earthy aroma.
Benefits And Uses
- Antisemitic
- Antioxidant
- Analgesic
- Diarrhea, Reduces intestinal gas
- Gastrointestinal Spasm
- Nausea
- Upset Stomach
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Muscular Aches And Pains
- Muscular Injury
- Menstrual Cramps
- Nervousness
- Tension
Major Constituents
- Tumerone
- ar-Tumerone
- Zingiberene
- a-Phellandrene
- B-Sesquiphellandrene
- ar-Curcumene