Galangal Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Alpina officinalis/galangal
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Roots
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Fresh, spicy-camphoraceous
Largest Producing Countries: Indonesia, China, Thailand, and Japan

Traditional Use: Employed as a flavor ingredient, especially in spice and meat products.  Upon occasion it is used in perfumery.

Properties: Antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, stimulant, and stomachic.

Benefits: Digestive upsets.

Blends Well With: Allspice, chamomile maroc, cinnamon, citrus oils, lavandin, myrtle, opopanax, patchouli, pine needle, rosemary, and sage.

Of Interest: The root is current in the British herbal Pharmacopoeia, indicated for dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, nausea, and vomiting.

Safety Data: Safety data unavailable at present, use with caution.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).