Curcuma longa extract (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 16.07.2025

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Definition
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Fresh, spicy-smelling extract obtained by steam distillation from the boiled and dried roots of Curcuma longa, the turmeric root.

General information
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In cosmetic preparations the extract is used as a fragrance in perfumes.

Ingredient(s)
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The main components of the extract are tumerone (60%), artumerone, atlantones, zingiberene, cineole, borneol, sabinene and phellandrene.

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Curcumae longae rhizoma;

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Borneol; Cineol; Curcumae longae rhizoma; Sabinen;

Authors

Last updated on: 16.07.2025

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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