For external use, including inflammation and pain relief: create a massage oil by diluting five drops of turmeric essential oil with five drops of a carrier oil (like jojoba or coconut oil) and apply it to areas of concern. According to Sanskrit medical treatises and Ayurvedic and Unani systems, turmeric has a long history of medicinal use in South Asia. Topically speaking, turmeric essential oil is traditionally used as an antiseptic and in natural skin care to discourage acne and facial hair in women. You can also mix a carrier oil like coconut oil with a drop or two of turmeric oil for hair and scalp concerns like dryness and dandruff. In one study performed in 2014 by researchers in Thailand, turmeric appeared to help improve the symptoms ofosteoarthritis in patients. Turmeric essential oil is used both topically and internally. In either case, but especially when used internally, the oil needs to be of very high-quality and used sparingly in small dosages (one drop of essential oil).

In the UK, there’s an increasing interest in preventative health care for common, chronic conditions such as arthritis. Research also shows ginger and basil essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties. When diluted and applied topically, these essential oils may also help relieve arthritis pain. Emotional side effects You should also test the diluted essential oil mixture on a small area of skin. Then wait 24 hours to see if your skin has an adverse reaction. If you don’t experience a reaction, the mixture should be okay to use on a larger area.

Turmeric oil is derived from turmeric, which is well-known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-malarial, anti-tumor, anti-proliferative, anti-protozoal and anti-aging properties. ( 1) Turmeric has a lengthy history as a medicine, spice and coloring agent. Turmeric essential oil is an extremely impressive natural health agent just like its source — one that appears to have some of the most promising anti-cancer effects around. ( 2) First, you should always dilute the essential oil with a carrier oil. Essential oils are potent, and direct application may cause irritation. Common carrier oils include:

A 2013 study conducted by the Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture at Kyoto University in Japan showed that the aromatic turmerone (ar-turmerone) in turmeric essential oil as well as curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, both displayed the ability to help fight colon cancer in animal models, which is promising for humans struggling with the disease. The combination of curcumin and turmerone given by mouth at both low and high doses actually abolished tumor formation. Funk, J. L., Frye, J. B., Oyarzo,J. N., Zhang, H., & Timmermann, B. N. (2010, January 27). Anti-arthriticeffects and toxicity of the essential oils of turmeric ( Curcuma longa L.). Journal ofAgricultural and Food Chemistry, 58(2), 842-849 Studies have shown turmeric’s ability to help reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness related to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. One study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry evaluated the anti-arthritic effects of turmeric essential oil and found that crude turmeric essential oil given orally at a dose that would correspond to 5,000 milligrams per day in humans had a modest anti-inflammatory effect on the joints of animal subjects. ( 7) Dilute 5 drops of turmeric oil with 10ml of Miaroma base oil and gently massage into the skin. 8When massaged, it’s believed to support the body’s natural recovery process and help with skin elasticity and firmness. 9 Bathe in it

Turmeric oil benefits

Given all of these beneficial components, it’s no surprise turmeric essential oil has been shown to hold the following health benefits. Is your complexion dull or problematic? If so, try using one drop of turmeric essential oil in place of turmeric powder in this turmeric face maskfor glowing skin. Similarly, for this homemade muscle rub, you can substitute four drops of turmeric essential oil for two teaspoons of turmeric powder. This is a great topical remedy for sore joints and muscles.