Plai Oil

PLAI ESSENTIAL OIL

Description

Plai is one of the many aromatic plants growing in Indonesia which has health benefits because it contains essential oils. The essential oil is taken using the water distillation method, while the concentrated methanol extract is obtained by maceration. Plai Essential Oil is gaining increased recognition for its ability to assist in pain management, especially for chronic conditions. It is particularly abundant in Monoterpenes, it can also be helpful when incorporated into blends and formulations intended for respiratory and antibacterial support.

  • Common Name            : Plai Oil
  • Local Name                   : Minyak Bangle
  • Botanical Name            : Zingiber Montanum
  • Family Name                 : Zingiberaceae
  • Method Of Extraction  : Steam Distilled
  • Plant Part Used             : Rhizoma
  • Color                                : Clear to Pale Yellow
  • Consistency                    : Thin
  • Perfumery Note             : Top – Middle
  • Aromatic                         : Plai Essential Oil smells fresh, spicy, woody and peppery.

Benefits and Uses

  • Respiratory Concerns
  • Colds
  • Flu
  • Digestive Complaints
  • Gas
  • Arthritis
  • Joint And Muscular Pain
  • Muscular Injury
  • Torn Ligaments
  • Muscular Spasm
  • Tendonitis
  • Swelling
  • Menstrual Cramping
  • Abdominal Spasm
  • Colitis
  • Diverticulosis

 

Major Constituents

  • Terpinen-4-ol
  • Sabinene
  • Gamma-Terpinene
  • (E)-1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene
  • a-Terpinene
  • B-Pinene