Turmeric Essential Oil Steam Distilled 50 ml

• The first impression is dry and spicy, closer to a root cupboard than a floral oil.
• Its woody earthiness gives blends a settled base, especially when softer scents need more depth.
• Use it when you want a room fragrance with warmth, spice and a natural botanical edge.
• It suits slow evening routines, mindful desk rituals, and moments when you want scent to mark a pause.
• The aroma has a distinctive turmeric character, so a little is often enough in a blend.

This oil comes from Curcuma longa, with the rhizome used as the aromatic plant part. Steam distillation draws out turmeric’s warm, spicy, earthy and woody scent without the brightness of a cold-pressed citrus or the sweetness of a floral absolute.

Turmeric has a long place in Indian daily life, including the traditional Ayurvedic practices where the root is valued as a significant botanical. In scent, it brings that same sense of warmth and rootedness: dry spice, golden earth and a quiet woody undertone. Here, the focus is aromatic rather than medicinal, making it a thoughtful oil for people who enjoy spice-led natural fragrances and the cultural depth of familiar plants.

Add a small amount to a diffuser or blend it with a carrier oil before applying to skin. Essential oils should not be used neat on the skin, and a patch test is sensible before wider use.

Keep the bottle tightly closed, away from heat and direct light. Avoid use during pregnancy or with children unless guided by a qualified professional, and keep essential oils away from pets.

• Volume: 50 ml
• Botanical name: Curcuma longa
• Plant part used: rhizome
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Country of origin: India
• Aromatic character: warm, spicy, earthy and woody
• Weight: 110 g

A considered choice for someone who enjoys essential oils with spice, depth and botanical character. It is especially suited to people who like building their own diffuser blends or adding a more earthy note to a home fragrance ritual.