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TURMERIC OIL IN SOAP
One of the major active compounds in turmeric is curcumin, a super-powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. “Curcumin has been used extensively in ayurvedic medicine for centuries, as it is nontoxic and has a variety of therapeutic properties including antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic activity, and anticarcinogenic activity.”Extracted from the roots, also called rhizomes, via the process of steam distillation, turmeric essential oil is a lot more concentrated than the powdered form. The aroma of turmeric oil is also very much like the fresh cut root And just like the powder, the oil is also packed with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-worm, anti-allergic, and anti-parasitic healing properties. At times the words ‘turmeric’ and ‘curcumin’ are used interchangeably, but curcumin is only one of the many active ingredients found in the turmeric plant. The many other phytochemicals (biologically active compounds) found in turmeric oil are actually quite complex. In fact turmeric oil is known to contain over 300 phenolic compounds! The major compounds, ar-turmerone, alpha-turmerone, beta-turmerone and curcumin are sesquiterpenes, molecules that have to ability to pass through the blood brain barrier promoting oxygen in the brain. Sesquiterpenes also have excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and can bring hormonal balance, promote liver health, soothe inflamed tissues and stimulate the glands. The above are just a few of the many reasons why turmeric essential oil should be a staple in your medicine cabinet. Read on to discover the top powerful turmeric essential oil uses and benefits