Turmeric Essential Oil

Turmeric Essential Oil (Curcuma longa): Steam Distilled Warm Spice Oil for Diffuser, Perfumery, Soap and Body Care

Quick answer: Turmeric Essential Oil is a steam distilled oil from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, with a warm, spicy and earthy aroma led by turmerones. It is used in diffusers, diluted massage and body oils, soaps, candles, herbal formulations and perfumery. It is different from turmeric powder or curcumin extract, with a two year shelf life and COA and MSDS available on request. It comes in 100 ml and 500 ml bottles for home use and 1 kg to 25 kg packs for brands and bulk buyers.

Turmeric Essential Oil is the aromatic oil recovered from the rhizomes of the turmeric plant by steam distillation. RV Organica’s Turmeric Essential Oil is an Indian-origin, yellow to orange liquid with a thin to medium consistency and a warm, earthy spice scent, packed at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and offered in sizes from 100 ml to 25 kg.

What is turmeric essential oil and how is it made?

Turmeric essential oil comes from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, the same plant that gives the kitchen spice its golden colour. The rhizomes are dried and milled, and steam is passed through the powder to carry the volatile aroma compounds away. When the steam cools, the oil separates from the water and is collected. According to a 2022 review in the journal Molecules, dried rhizomes hold roughly 3 to 6 percent essential oil.

This oil is not the same as curcumin. Curcumin and the other curcuminoids are non-volatile pigments, so they do not carry over into steam distilled oil. The same review notes that turmeric oil does not contain curcuminoids. The aroma comes instead from ar-turmerone at 40 to 55 percent and α-turmerone at 15 to 25 percent, with β-turmerone and zingiberene also present. Knowing this helps buyers choose correctly: the oil is an aromatic ingredient, while curcumin extract and turmeric powder are different products altogether.

What does turmeric essential oil smell like?

Turmeric oil smells warm, spicy and earthy, with a woody, slightly peppery edge. It is more concentrated and more rooty than the powder in your kitchen, and it lacks the dusty note of dried spice. It works as a deep base-to-middle note in blends, bringing richness and an Indian-spice character that few other oils can match.

How do you use turmeric essential oil in a diffuser?

Add a small number of drops to a diffuser for a warm, grounding and spicy atmosphere. Because the scent is strong, start light and build up. It blends well with frankincense essential oil for a resinous, meditative mix, and with sandalwood essential oil for a creamy, woody one. Our diffuser oils collection has more ideas for pairing.

How do you use turmeric essential oil in body oils and soap?

Always dilute turmeric oil before it touches the skin. It dissolves in alcohol and fixed oils but not in water, so mix it into a carrier oil first. The right ratio depends on how much you are making and where it will be used, and our essential oil dilution calculator works it out for you. Once diluted, it adds a warm herbal-spice note to massage oils, body oils, balms and creams. In soaps and herbal formulations it brings a traditional, earthy aroma. Its yellow to orange colour can tint pale bases and light fabrics, so test a small batch first.

Can you use turmeric essential oil in candles and perfume?

Yes. In candles, test a small batch first, because spice scents are heavy and scent throw changes with wax type and wick size. In perfumery, turmeric works as a rich, rooty accent in oriental, woody and spicy compositions. It pairs well with ginger, myrrh, vetiver, cedarwood, black pepper and lavender. A little goes a long way, so build blends carefully. It sits naturally alongside the other oils in our spice oils range.

What are the specifications of turmeric essential oil?

The botanical name is Curcuma longa, the CAS number is 8024-37-1 and the FEMA number is 3085. The oil has a relative density of 0.932 at 25°C, a refractive index of 1.502, a flash point above 70°C, an acid value of up to 1.5 mg KOH/g and moisture content of up to 0.5 percent. Its odour is warm, spicy and earthy. The shelf life is two years, and the oil is soluble in alcohol and fixed oils and insoluble in water.

How should you store turmeric essential oil?

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Close the cap straight after each use, because air and light speed up oxidation and dull the aroma over time. Stored well, the oil keeps its quality for the full two year shelf life.

Is turmeric essential oil safe to use?

Turmeric essential oil is for external use only. Do not ingest it. Always dilute it in a carrier oil before applying it to the skin, do a patch test first, and avoid direct sunlight on treated skin. Keep it away from children and pets, and consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Can you buy turmeric essential oil in bulk?

Yes. The oil is available in 100 ml, 500 ml, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs, which suits home users, small makers and manufacturers. COA and MSDS can be requested for each batch. For wholesale or private label enquiries, write to info@rvorganica.com.

What pack sizes and bulk options are available for Turmeric Essential Oil?

RV Organica sells Turmeric Essential Oil in 100 ml and 500 ml bottles for home users and small makers, and in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs for perfume, cosmetic, soap, candle and aromatherapy brands. Every size comes from the same batch process at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, so a brand can test a small bottle first and then reorder in bulk with a consistent aroma. For quantities above 25 kg, regular monthly supply or private label orders, write to info@rvorganica.com or call +91 8937003005.

How is Turmeric Essential Oil shipped and what quality documents come with it?

Orders are packed in sealed containers and dispatched from Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and shipped across India, with free delivery on orders above ₹999; we also export to overseas buyers. Each batch is checked before dispatch, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available for every batch, which most brands need for their records and compliance. Dilute it before skin use and patch test first; its yellow colour can stain fabric and light surfaces, and it is for external use only.

About RV Organica

RV Organica is the brand of RV International, an essential oil manufacturer in India based at Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana 132104. Our work is backed by ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher, HACCP and MSME registration. For questions about this oil or bulk supply, contact us at info@rvorganica.com or +91 8937003005