Turmeric

Origin: India and Southeast Asia

Family: Zingiberaceae
Scientific Name: Curcurma domestica

Folk Names: Cucurma, Indian saffron, yellow ginger

Magical

Element: Earth
Day: Tuesday
Planet: Mars
Zodiac: Aries

Parts used: Rhizome

Magical Properties: Purification, protection, exorcism, grounding, healing

Substitutions: Ginger

Aromatherapy

Part Used: Rhizome
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Flash Point: 66°C

Scent Type: Spicy
Perfume Note: Base
Scent Description: Spicy/woody scent

Active Constituents: Curcumin

Warnings:

• Avoid during pregnancy.
• May cause skin irritation and sensitisation, dilute double for topical application.

Botanical

Type: Rhizomatous herb
Plant Height: 1-2m
Leaves: 80-120cm long and 40-45cm wide

In the Garden

Type: Perennial
Water: Keep moist
Soil: Rich

Tips:

• Turmeric is a tropical plant, and requires warm temperatures and significant rainfall to thrive.