Turmeric Extract | Gold, Earth & Ceremony

Warm, earthy and slightly peppery, with a dry woodiness underneath. Recognizably turmeric without the kitchen association.

What It Is
Curcuma longa, CO2 extracted from the rhizome. CO2 extraction uses pressurized carbon dioxide instead of heat, which captures a fuller and more true-to-plant profile than steam distillation.

In the Craft
Turmeric is an auspicious substance in Hindu practice, used in weddings, blessings and purification rites, and applied to skin ceremonially before a marriage. It carries associations of prosperity, protection and blessing, and a Sun and Jupiter correspondence.

How to Work With It

• Anoint a candle for blessing or prosperity work.
• Use in ceremony marking a beginning: a marriage, a move, a new venture.
• Diffuse with frankincense for a warm ritual atmosphere.
• Handle carefully. It stains, permanently, and it means it.

Blends well with: frankincense, black pepper, sweet orange, ginger, vetiver

Certified Organic. USDA Certified Organic, which means no GMOs, no synthetic fertilizers, and soil free of prohibited substances. Buying certified organic also supports the biodiversity of the land it was grown on.

Safety. For external use only. Essential oils are highly concentrated: always dilute in a carrier oil before skin contact and patch test first. Never take internally. Keep away from children and pets. Ask a qualified practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a medical condition. It stains everything. Skin, fabric, worktops, diffusers. Use it where a yellow mark will not matter.

Why We Carry It

A CO2 extract rather than a distillation, which keeps more of the plant intact. Turmeric is a ceremonial and auspicious material across South Asia.

Try It With

Pair it with Frankincense for ceremonial work. Browse essential oils.

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