Turmeric oil, derived from the turmeric plant, offers a range of health benefits due to its potent properties. Turmeric is a finely ground powder that is the main ingredient in curry recipes; however, the plant has an important history of various uses. Turmeric essential oil is extracted from the roots of turmeric through steam distillation. It is a yellow-orange liquid with a faint blue fluorescence and a fresh spicy woody odor. It also has anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and antifungal qualities.