Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Country of Origin: India
Synonyms: C. domestica, Amomoum curcuma, Curcuma, Indian saffron, Indian yellow root, Curmuma
Plant Family:  Zingiberaceae
Plant Parts Used:  leaves/herb/flower
Extraction Method:  Steam distillation
Physical Characteristics:  Yellowy-orange liquid with faint blue flourescent.
Dominant Note(s):  Base
Aroma:  Spicy and woodsy scent.
Main Constituents: tumerone(60%) ar-turmerone, atlantones, zingiberene, cineol, borneol, sabinene, and phellandrene.
Blends With:  Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Ginger, Cassie, Clary Sage, Mimosa .
Safety Precautions:  The ketone 'tumerone' is moderately toxic and irritant in high concentrations.  

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