Turmeric (curcuma longa) rhizome essential oil: analytical profile of authenticated and commercial samples, safety and pharmacology review.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome essential oil is the volatile and aromatic fraction of turmeric rhizome. Despite increasing commercial availability and scientific interest, variability in production practices and oil composition has created challenges for quality, safety, and pharmacological interpretation. This work provides a comprehensive overview of turmeric rhizome essential oil including an assessment of the composition of authentic oils, and commercial oils, and a review of safety and pharmacology. Authenti…