Technical data
- Product Name: Ginger Cas Plai
- Latin name: Zingiber cassumunar
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 84696-15-1 / 8007-08-7
Features
- Scent: Fresh, green and peppery with camphoraceous, herbaceous facets and only a faint hint of familiar ginger spice.
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle
- Color: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow.
- Viscosity: Thin; a mobile, free-flowing liquid.
Blends with
Thai Massage Ritual
Purpose
- A traditional-style body blend for slow, restorative massage.
- Recipe
3% in carrier: 9 drops Plai + 6 drops Lavender + 3 drops Black Pepper per 30 ml.
Green Awakening
Purpose
- A crisp, invigorating diffuser accord for daytime focus.
- Recipe
3 drops Plai + 2 drops Lemongrass + 1 drop Bergamot in the diffuser.
Dillution guideline
- For skin use, dilute to 1-3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan; use the lower end for sensitive skin.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Keep out of reach of children; for children over 3, use only at very low dilution and consult a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Pets
Keep away from pets; diffuse only in ventilated spaces and never apply to animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and light; minimise air exposure, as the monoterpene fraction oxidises over time.
