More About Our Plai Essential Oil

Size:  5 ml violet glass bottle

Source:  Thailand

Distillation:  Steam distillation

Note:  Produced from wild harvested roots

Botanical Name:  Zingiber cassumunar

Homeopathic Properties of Plai Essential Oil

• Analgesic
• Anti-histamine
• Anti-inflammative
• Anti-spasmodic
• Bronchodilator
• Carminative
• Rejuvenator
• Relaxant
• Tonic–uterine

Uses

Internal–oral, inhalation, diffusion

External—topical application, massage, spinal and local compress, energy centers and meridian points

Observations and Anecdotal Information

Plai essential oil is also known as cassumunar ginger.   It is a traditional remedy for colitis and colon inflammation, as well as indigestion and gastro-intestinal infection.  It can be used by making a  semi-homeopathic and taking it orally for this purpose.

In Thailand, this medicinal has been used for many conditions, including asthma,  high blood pressure, heart arrhythmia.

It has also been used as a spermacide (use it for this purpose at your own risk!).

It is considered an essential in any Thai massage box as one to combat and relieve joint and muscle aches.

Lawang and Plai together form a pain relieving blend that out performs many others.  It is superb for muscular pain, fibromyalgia, joint pain, and arthritis; and works well for neural pain and bone pain as well.

Cautions

• Generally recognized as safe at normal dosage.
• Keep all essential oils away from eyes.
• Store in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
• All internal uses should be researched and/or supported by a health care professional.  Product quality and dosage are critically important when using essential oils internally.

None of our products are recognized or approved by the FDA.  They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.  This information is anecdotal, and is provided for educational purposes only.  It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.  See a health care professional for medical advice.

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