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Plai Essential Oil

Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.
Cooling, anti-inflammatory, supportive
Cooling, calming, supportive
Price range: £16.99 through £30.49
SKU: 1616 Categories: , Tags: , ,

Benefits & How To Use

Plai Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. (1616) (also known as Ginger Cassumunar)

Plai is a member of the ginger family but with an aroma which is much softer, ‘greener’, and more cooling. It is excellent for everyday muscular aches, and discomfort, respiratory support, skin, digestion, and the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Emotionally it allows us to connect with new viewpoints, and it brings flexibility and perspective.

This is a pure therapeutic-quality aromatherapy essential oil from Thailand, and is obtained from the rhizome of the plant.

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Plai Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. (1616) (also known as Ginger Cassumunar)

Plai is a member of the ginger family but with an aroma which is much softer, 'greener', and more cooling. It is excellent for everyday muscular aches, and discomfort, respiratory support, skin, digestion, and the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Emotionally it allows us to connect with new viewpoints, and it brings flexibility and perspective.

This is a pure therapeutic-quality aromatherapy essential oil from Thailand, and is obtained from the rhizome of the plant.

See also:

FAQs

What is Plai essential oil, exactly?
Plai essential oil comes from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., also known as Ginger Cassumunar, in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is obtained from the rhizome and comes from Thailand.
What does Plai smell like?
Its fragrance is spicy, but softer and more green than you might expect from a ginger-family oil. There is also a cooler quality to it, which makes it feel less fiery than some other roots and rhizomes.
What is Plai usually used for?
It is commonly associated with everyday muscular aches and discomfort, and is also used in relation to respiratory support. It is additionally linked with the skin, digestion, and the cardiovascular and nervous systems, and is often described as bringing flexibility and perspective emotionally.
Is Plai essential oil suitable for everyone?
It may irritate sensitive skin, so care is needed if your skin is reactive. It is not suitable for babies, children, or sensitive skin.
How long does Plai essential oil keep?
Unopened, it has a shelf life of 36 months. Once opened, it is best used within 12 months.

About Plai Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.

Technical Documents
GC MSDS
  • Botanical name: Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.
  • Plant family: Zingiberaceae
  • Also known as: Ginger Cassumunar
  • Cultivation: Conventional cultivation (unaltered & analysed)
  • Country of origin: Thailand
  • Part of plant: Rhizome
  • Fragrance family: Spicy
  • Special precautions: May irritate sensitive skin.
  • Major compounds: Sabinene, Terpinene-4-ol, gamma-Terpinene, alpha-Terpinene
  • Contents: Ginger cassumunar Oil
  • Item no: 1616

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