| DESCRIPTION TAnalgesic, anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, bactericidal, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, laxative, rubefacient, and stimulant.
COMMON NAMES Curcuma, turmeric, Ukon, Goeratji,
BLENDS WITH: Cananga, cassie, clary sage, elecampane, ginger, labdanum, mimosa, and orris.
CONSTITUENTS A mixture of phenolic compounds called curcumin, volatile oil with turmerone and zingiberene; cineole, protein, vitamin A and other vitamins.
USES Employed in perfumery work, for oriental and fantasy-type fragrances. |