Curcuma Essential Oil by Retromass

    Curcuma ESSENTIAL OIL by Retromass  (Therapeutic Grade) Botanical Family:  Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) Curcuma belongs to a group of perennial rhizomatous herbs within the tropical regions. There are approximately 95 to 102 Curcuma related species.  This plant can be found in Asia, South America and the northern part of Australia.  Some other species can be found in Malaysia, India, Thailand and Nepal.  Generally,  Curcuma essential oil is obtained by hydro/steam distillation. Some farms use dry rhizome and others will use fresh.         THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES   The main active components of Curcuma are the nonvolatile oil. Curcuminoids (Curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin are nontoxic polyphenolic that excerpt a full range of biological activities.) Many of phytochemical studies on Curcuma oils discovered sesquiterpenoids and monoterpenoids as the major chemical component.       FARM ORIGIN India     BLENDS WELL WITH Curcuma blends well w