Organic *Curcuma zedoaria* (Zedoary) Essential Oil 5ml

Essential oil obtained by distilling the leaves of *Curcuma zedoaria*.

From organic farming.

*Curcuma zedoaria*

Botanical description:

*Curcuma zedoaria* is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the ginger family (*Zingiberaceae*) and the genus *Curcuma*. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests. Its flowers are fragrant and yellow, accompanied by red and green bracts. The leaves grow alternately and are large and entire, while the stems can reach a height of up to one meter.

Origin and history:

Native to India and Indonesia, it is used as a spice, particularly in the preparation of curry. Although *Curcuma zedoaria* was introduced to Europe by the Arabs around the 6th century, it is not widely used there; ginger is more common.

Distilled parts: Leaves

Country of origin: Nepal

Chemotype / composition:

Plant: Organic *Curcuma zedoaria*

Chemotype: 1,8-cineole, camphor, curzerenone

Allergens: Limonene, linalool

Properties:

Restorative for skin tissues,

mucolytic,

promotes fluid elimination,

lipolytic,

antiparasitic,

anti-infectious.

Use:

Massage into the abdomen, diluted in sweet almond oil (5 drops of *Curcuma zedoaria* essential oil per 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil). Via diffusion: For fever or asthenia, use 5–10 drops of *Curcuma zedoaria* essential oil in a diffuser for 15 minutes, 3 times a day.

Precautions for use:

High ketone content; risk of neurotoxicity (avoid use by pregnant women and children).

Caution:

Flammable. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age, or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not apply to the skin before sun exposure. Do not use undiluted on the skin.

Important:

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