E-603 - Plai (Zingiber cassmununar)

Plai comes from the ginger family and has similar effects but does not produce the topical "heat" associated with ginger. Has a grassy, earthy type smell.

Item # Description Retail Price Quantity Option
E-603-05 5 mL Plai $20.65 $17.55

Historical Folklore Application

Extensively used in traditional Thai massage for joints and muscles. Considered to be analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-neuralgic.


Botanical Name:Zingiber cassmununar

Also Known As:Thai Ginger

Where Grown:Thailand

How Grown:Wildcrafted

Plant Part Used:Steam distilled from plant roots.

Aroma:Grassy, Green, Pleasant, Slight touch of Grapefruit

Color:Clear to Pale Yellow

Viscosity:1

Perfume Note:Middle

Blends With:Bay Rum, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Ginger, Cinnamon, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint

How Used:Plai comes from the ginger family and has similar effects but does not produce the topical "heat" associated with ginger. Has a grassy, earthy type smell.

Precautions:N