Turmeric

Curcuma longa or Curcuma aromaticum —steam distilled or CO2 extracted from the deep roots or tubers that are vivid orange on the inside and about 2 feet long. Has the same spicy, fresh woods aroma as the powdered spice used in Eastern cuisine. Many would argue that the oil is more brilliant, and more aromatic. 

CAUTIONS: Should be diluted with a carrier oil. It can increase UV sensitivity if used topically. May interact with diabetes medications. Can have irritating and toxic effects when used in large concentrations, but mostly non-irritant and non-sensitizing.

  

CHARACTER: "Honest Giver" “Golden goddess”  Purity, prosperity 

ETHERIC COLORS: Golden Yellow, Saffron, Orange, Amber       

CRYSTALS:  Sunstone, Autumn Jasper, Tiger Eye, Cinnamon Aventurine, Citrine, Amber, Carnelian, Pyrite, Golden Calcite

CHAKRA:  Solar, Root, Heart       

ELEMENTS:  Fire and Earth  

MUSIC:  E OR G; Trumpet, hand drum, warm strings      

 NOTE:  Base    

 ASTRO:  Sagittarius, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, Capricorn    

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:   Decision Making, Acceptance, Protection, emotional balance, Mental Clarity, Focus, Tranquility, Relaxation, Memory booster, cognitive function

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  Stress, anxiety, depression

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Acne,  joint pain, arthritis, respiratory relief, gastro-intestinal, wounds, gum disease, oral health problems, blood pressure, anemia, cardio-vascular health, herpes, colds, flu, cough, allergies, gout, dandruff, healthy hair, supple skin, liver congestion, gall bladder stimulation, 

PROPERTIES:  Antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, anti-viral, de-toxifier, anti-parasitic, anti-tumoral, hypotensive, insect repellent 

CONSTITUENTS (hundreds):  Sesquiterpene, zingeribene, gingerol, phellandrene, cineol, sabinene, borneol, valeric acid, ketones, tumerones, curcumin

BLENDS WITH:  Ginger, other spice oils, Ylang-Ylang, Clary Sage, Cistus, Black Pepper 

ARCHETYPES:  ADENTURER, COMPANION, EXPLORER, HEALER, PIONEER, RESCUER, SAMARITAN, SHAMAN, RADIANT SOVEREIGN

PERSONALITY:

• +Has deep roots in ancient cultures, Yearns for traveling the trade routes.

+Interested in commerce, trade and exchanges.

+Remote villages hold an attraction for them.

• +Versatile and Vibrant; confident but not arrogant.  Radiates warmth.
• +Naturally healthy and imbued with a sense of well-being.

+ Friendly, supportive, and very honest. Will give you the “shirt off his back”.

+Feels a connection with the earth. Interested in Green issues and the esoteric side of life, particularly voyages to uncover the earth mysteries, journeys of Shamans. 

 +May travel with groups, but as they get older, will search for their roots.

+ Resilient through adversity. Courage under pressure.

(Updated Feb. 23, 2026)