Zeodary (Curcuma zedoaria) Oil Distillation Plant

A Zeodary oil distillation plant is a specialized facility designed to extract essential oil from the rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria, commonly known as Zeodary or white turmeric. Native to South and Southeast Asia, Zeodary is known for its warm, woody, camphoraceous, and slightly spicy aroma, and its oil is widely used in perfumery, traditional medicine, cosmetics, and aromatherapy for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive properties.

The oil is typically extracted through steam distillation. Cleaned and sliced rhizomes are loaded into stainless steel distillation chambers, where steam is passed through the plant material to release its volatile compounds. The vapors are then condensed and the oil is separated from the hydrosol. The resulting essential oil is filtered and stored in airtight, dark containers to preserve its quality and potency.

Modern Zeodary distillation plants are equipped with energy-efficient boilers, stainless steel stills, condensers, and advanced oil separators, often with automated controls to regulate pressure and temperature for optimal oil yield and purity. The essential oil contains active compounds like curzerenone, germacrone, and eucalyptol, which give it both its distinct fragrance and therapeutic effects.

These plants follow strict quality control and hygiene protocols, ensuring the sustainable production of high-grade Zeodary oil suitable for use in herbal remedies, wellness products, natural cosmetics, and therapeutic applications.