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. Also called Curcuma.

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 “Purposeful fire.” A golden sun rising in the abdomen.

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      

PERFUME NOTE:  Base    

ASTRO:  Sagittarius, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, Capricorn   

ENERGY:  3 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:   Decision Making, Acceptance, Protection, emotional balance, Mental Clarity, Focus, Tranquility, Relaxation, Memory booster, cognitive function, restores dignity and forward motion.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Stress, anxiety, depression, drained, defeated, disempowered, afraid to act, feeling powerless, anger, moving stagnation, burnout, leaving toxic dynamics, feeling confrontational, victim energy, confusion

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 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, Lavender, Neroli, Frankincense, Sandalwood.  

BLENDS:  Target, Twelve Powers

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 with a healthy ego but not arrogant.  Radiates warmth.

+Naturally healthy and imbued with a sense of well-being.

+NOT soft, airy or sentimental; rekindles rather than comforts.

+ 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. Moral backbone.  Ethical strength.

Turmeric is less reactive than Ginger. Less impulsive than Black Pepper. Less dramatic than Carnation.

(Updated Feb. 23, 2026)