| GALANGAL ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Alpina Officinalis/Galangal | Country of Origin | : | India | Solubility | : | Soluble in Alcohol and oils & insoluble in water. | Specific Gravity | : | 0.965 (0.955 To 0.975) | Optical Rotation | : | -3.50 to -6.50 | Refractive Index | : | 1.4948 (1.4940 To 1.4952) | Plant Part | : | Root | Blend With | : | It can easily blend with Ylang ylang | CAS No | : | 8024-40-6 | Flash Point | : | 70¢ªC | Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation |
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Description : Galangal is extracted via steam distilled from the dried comminuted rhizomes of the plant. Galangal is the dried root of the plant which found mainly in eastern Himalayas and south west India. It is used as a spice and has wide usage in various medicinal preparations.
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Constituents : It contains Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (30%), Ethyl cinnamate (25%), P-methoxycinnamic acid |
Common Name : False ginger Oi, Low-John Root
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Uses : Used as spice, this oil also finds wide properties in various medicinal preparations. It is useful in respiratory troubles and in rheumatism and catarrhal affections, especially in bronchial catarrh. |
Benefit : Galangal root has been employed in traditional medicine as a remedy for various ailments, and an increasing number of scientific studies support these uses. - Rich in antioxidants.
- May boost male fertility.
- May protect against certain cancers.
- May protect against infections.
- May fight inflammation and pain.
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Caution Note: Use extreme caution when using any spice oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
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