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Turmeric (wild)

Nghệ rừng

Curcuma aromatica

Aromatic turmeric

Zingiberaceae · Rễ ngầm · Rhizomes · Steam-distilled

Turmeric (wild) (Curcuma aromatica) — botanical illustration
Curcuma aromatica

Safety

Skin sensitization low

Low skin sensitization risk.

Different from common turmeric (Curcuma longa), wild has a more floral-spicy aroma, less sharp.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Camphor10.0 – 25.0 %
ar-Curcumene10.0 – 20.0 %
α-Turmerone8.0 – 15.0 %

Botanical source

Curcuma aromatica grows wild in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. Ayurvedic tradition uses it for skin and beauty.

Family Zingiberaceae.


Notes

In Ayurveda used as 'ubtan', turmeric paste for skin. Niche oil.