Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil

Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil is extracted from Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb., a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) that is widely distributed in the region of Southeastern Asia ^A33162. Curcuma xanthorrhiza is also known as Javanese Turmeric or Temoe Lawak ^F114. For centuries, Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil has been used as a traditional medicine due to its antibacterial, antispasmodic, antioxidative, antitumor, anti-inflammatory and protective effects ^A33160. It has been used in the treatment of stomach diseases, liver disorders, constipation, bloody diarrhoea, dysentery, children’s fevers, hypotriglyceridaemic, haemorrhoids and skin eruptions ^A33162. Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil is comprised of 1-2% of curcumin and 3-12% volatile oil, which mainly contains sesquiterpenes, 44.5% of xanthorrhizol, and a small amount of DB01744 ^F114. However the principal active components of Curcuma xanthorrhiza are DB11672 and xanthorrhizol that display a wide range of pharmacological activities and synergistic effects ^F114. Curcumin is a mixture of dicinnamoylmethane derivatives and other phenolic and non-phenolic diarylheptanoids ^F114. Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil is found as an active ingredient in cosmetic and hygienic products, and marketing of products containing Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil is authorized in some European countries including Germany and the Netherlands ^F114.