{"product_id":"plai-thai-ginger-zingiber-cassumunar","title":"Plai - Thai Ginger - Zingiber cassumunar","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 Plai - Thai Ginger - Zingiber cassumunar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlant Origin\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOil taken from\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Roots.\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, gently sweet \u0026amp; spicy aroma with mild woody \u0026amp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eearthy 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 Plai Essential Oil include\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlai is a close relative of Ginger and is the same Genus - Zingiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlai has a more gentle, subtle and complex aroma than Ginger making it a great choice for those who have a sensitive aroma palette and find the fragrance of Ginger a little overpowering.  This also makes Plai a useful choice for children and the elderly as it is sweeter and milder than Ginger, but still has a strong therapeutic index.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlai is useful to help rebalance poor digestion - acid reflux, nausea, colic, intestinal spasms and bloating\/flatulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a 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\u003ePlai is also rich in antioxidants which in turn help to scavenge free-radicals.  This helps prevent excessive cell damage, and act as a tonic to the systems of the body, making Plai an excellent choice when making skin and hair care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also used in high end perfumery as it's delicious aroma lends itself to blend beautifully with many other Essential Oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlai works in a positive way on the emotions, reducing stress, tension and anxiety, particularly when burnt or when used in a luxurious aromatic bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlai blends well with\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Pepper, Lemongrass, Green Cardamom, Frankincense, Hakka, Rose Geranium, Eucalyptus, Sweet Orange, Clementine 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 Plai 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 Plai Essential Oil is a Therapeutic Grade product and can be used as part of a Holistic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease note - important information - \u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mantra Aromatherapy","offers":[{"title":"1ml","offer_id":40531339214928,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":40531339247696,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":40531339280464,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/2472\/6857\/files\/plai1.jpg?v=1709999206","url":"https:\/\/www.mantra-aromatherapy.co.uk\/products\/plai-thai-ginger-zingiber-cassumunar","provider":"Mantra Aromatherapy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}