Plai Essential Oil – Thai ginger (Zingiber cassumunar) – therapeutic grade

Plai essential oil has a cooling and soothing effect, providing relief from swelling, irritation, and muscle and joint pain. It also calms strong emotions and cleanses , making it suitable for skincare, regenerative massage, and calming aromatherapy.

Plai (Central) Essential Oil (Zingiber cassumunar)

Certified organic plai oil from Thailand – sabinene 51.72%

A certified organic essential oil, Plai contains a whopping 51.72% sabinene, offering unique and superior therapeutic value. Plai essential oil stands out from other ginger oils because it has a cooling, rather than warming, effect. Its fresh, herbal, and spicy aroma helps calm strong emotions and soothes the mind.

The cooling nature of Plai oil makes it ideal for soothing irritated, swollen, and sore areas. Thanks to its terpinen-4-ol content (a component found in tea tree oil), it also exhibits cleansing properties, making it an effective choice for natural cleaning products.

Our wild-harvested Plai essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizomes of flowering plants found in the picturesque rainforests of Thailand.

Product properties

• Country of origin: Thailand
• Plant Part: Roots/Rhizomes
• Cultivation: Wildcrafted
• Groups of organic compounds: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols
• Botanical family: Zingiberaceae
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Therapeutic properties

• Painkillers
• Antifungal
• Antimicrobial
• Supports digestion
• Toning

Fragrance profile

• Notes: Middle
• Aroma: Exotic, Sensual, Fresh, Herbal, Spicy

Application

Muscle relief
Strained muscles during exercise? Add Plai oil to your massage blend to relieve tension and discomfort.

Air purification
Diffuse Plai oil to freshen the air and reduce germs, especially in bathrooms and humid areas.

Digestive support
Inhale Plai oil from an inhaler after a heavy meal to relieve feelings of heaviness and improve digestive comfort.

Why does the high sabinene content make the composition unique?

• Strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect – ideal for muscle and joint pain and injuries
• Intensive regeneration and relaxation – supports the muscular and nervous systems
• A rarer and more valuable composition – this is not the standard version of Plai, but a premium one with a targeted therapeutic effect

Durability and safety

Shelf life: 5 years

Safety and warnings:

• No known security threats

Combinations for plai oil

Plai oil combines well with:

• Warming: Ginger, black pepper, rosemary – support muscle regeneration
• Supporting regeneration: Kopaiba – muscle regeneration
• Respiratory fresheners: Eucalyptus, mint, pine
• Citrus for balance: Orange, lemon, bergamot
• Relaxing: Lavender, chamomile, geranium

Party Information

• Cultivation: Wildcrafted
• Production Date: 2024-01-07
• Shelf Life: 5 years
• Aroma Notes: Middle
• Country of Origin: Thailand
• Batch Number: PLN-110

View the detailed GC/MS report for this oil (PDF)

Why is Plai not a classic ginger?

Cooling and anti-inflammatory effect, not warming and stimulating
Plai cools and soothes, while ginger oil has a strong warming effect.

Different chemical composition
Plai contains terpinen-4-ol (also found in tea tree oil), which gives it anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. Ginger contains primarily gingerols and sesquiterpenes, which are responsible for its stimulating and warming effects.

Different scent profile
Plai has a fresh, herbal-spicy aroma, while ginger has a deeper, warmer, and spicy scent.

Quality assurance – GC/MS tests

All essential oils available at Aromatics International are GC/MS tested, guaranteeing their highest quality and purity for aromatherapy applications. This ensures that we offer products with verified composition and full integrity. Learn more about GC/MS reports. Batch Number: PLN-110.

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