{"product_id":"galangal-greater-galangal-alpina-officinarum","title":"Galangal - Greater Galangal - Alpina officinarum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Galangal - Alpina officinarum -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealso known as Greater Galangal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlant Origin\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOil taken from\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Roots - rhizome.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExtraction Method\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSteam distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAroma Description\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Warm, fresh, peppery \u0026amp; spicy-sweet aroma with gently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebitter undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTraditional uses for Galangal Essential Oil include\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater Galangal has a milder and less peppery aroma making it a great choice for those who have a sensitive aroma palette, and don't favour the stronger aroma of Lesser Galangal.  It is also useful for children and the elderly for this reason, as the therapeutic index is very similar but the aroma is gentler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan help to rebalance poor digestion - acid reflux, nausea, colic, intestinal spasms and bloating\/flatulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful expectorant, releasing mucous from the airways and also helping with respiratory conditions such as colds and flu, coughs, asthma, bronchitis,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic qualities, reducing stiffness in the joints, and aches and pains in the muscles, whilst improving circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in antioxidants which in turn help to scavenge free-radicals, preventing excessive cell damage, and acting as a tonic to the systems of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalangal works in a positive way on the emotions, reducing stress, tension and anxiety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's warm and spicy aroma is a reputed aphrodisiac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecial use instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Galangal should be avoided if pregnant or breast feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGalangal blends well with\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Pepper, Lemongrass, Cardamom, Frankincense, Peppermint, Geranium, Eucalyptus, Orange, Tangerine and Rosemary Essential Oils amongst many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMantra Aromatherapy's Galangal Essential Oil is\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure and neat Essential Oil that has not been blended\/adulterated or diluted in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Vegan product that is cruelty free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs presented for retail in a pharmaceutical grade brown glass bottle with a tamper proof cap and its own dripper insert for ease of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach product purchased is freshly decanted from verified stock in the Uk in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantra Aromatherapy's Galangal Essential Oil is a Therapeutic Grade product and can be used as part of a Holistic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Safety\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways store pure Essential Oils\/Absolute Oils in brown glass bottles in an upright position with their cap firmly secured in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximise the shelf life of any Essential Oil\/Absolute Oil it should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry environment.  - A medicine cabinet is ideal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEssential Oils\/Absolute Oils should never be\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etaken internally,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eput on the skin without being correctly diluted first. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enever be put in or near the eyes nor put on areas of damaged or inflamed  skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethey should be stored away from children and used with caution around babies, small children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecare and Medical advice should be taken before using Essential Oils\/Absolute Oils if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways patch test before using any new Essential Oil\/Absolute Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease note - important information - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDisclaimer for Mantra Aromatherapy's Essential Oils, Absolute Oils and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe section on the Traditional Uses of Essential Oils\/Absolute Oils is just that - what each Essential Oil\/Absolute Oil has been used for Traditionally by generations of users. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantra Aromatherapy are not making any medical claims for the uses of any of the Essential Oils\/Absolute Oils\/Products we sell. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Oils\/Absolute Oils should not be used to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition and they should not be used to substitute mainstream medical treatments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe reflect only what has been written about the reputed traditional uses of each Essential Oil\/Absolute Oil to help guide you to a starting point for your own personal requirements, enjoyment and research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mantra Aromatherapy","offers":[{"title":"5ml","offer_id":40480129581136,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":40480129646672,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":40480133873744,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/2472\/6857\/files\/galangal.jpg?v=1707233983","url":"https:\/\/www.mantra-aromatherapy.co.uk\/products\/galangal-greater-galangal-alpina-officinarum","provider":"Mantra Aromatherapy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}