Essential Oil – Plai

• A cool, spicy, and herbaceous-green aroma.
• Unlike Ginger, which is "hot" and "sharp," Plai is "cool" and "earthy."
• It opens with a fresh, peppery-camphoraceous top note, followed by a dry, woody heart that has a subtle medicinal undertone.
• It lacks the "citrusy" sweetness of Ginger, offering instead a clean, root-like finish that smells like damp earth and fresh rain.
• It smells "medicinal yet soothing"—refreshing rather than biting

• Powerful Anti-Inflammatory: Plai is renowned for its ability to reduce inflammation at the source, outperforming many other essential oils for chronic pain.
• Post-Workout Recovery: Helps significantly reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) when applied after intense physical activity.
• Managing Arthritis: Provides deep, cooling relief for stiff, swollen, and painful joints associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Injury Support: Effective for soothing sprains, strains, and tendonitis by increasing localized circulation and reducing swelling.

Digestive & Menstrual Support

• Easing Menstrual Cramps: It is a powerful antispasmodic. When diluted and massaged onto the abdomen, it can provide rapid relief from painful period cramps.
• Soothing Digestive Spasms: Helps calm an "irritable" gut, easing abdominal pain, bloating, and gas.
• Combatting Nausea: Similar to its cousin Ginger, the scent of Plai can help settle a queasy stomach or motion sickness.

Immune & Respiratory Health

• Asthma & Bronchitis Support: Traditionally used in Thailand to help open up the airways and reduce the inflammatory response in the lungs.
• Fever Reducer: It has "refrigerant" properties, meaning it can help lower body temperature during a fever or in cases of heat exhaustion.
• Immune Stimulant: Helps fortify the body’s natural defenses when used during the early onset of a cold or flu.

Emotional & Mental Wellness

• Combatting "Brain Fog": Its sharp, clean aroma helps clear mental confusion and improves focus during periods of exhaustion.
• Post-Trauma Support: Believed to help the body "release" the physical memory of trauma or shock stored in the muscles.
• Grounding & Strengthening: Provides a sense of stability for those feeling emotionally vulnerable or physically depleted.

• Remarkably gentle and non-irritating.
• Unlike Ginger or Black Pepper, it is not a "hot" oil and can be used on most skin types.
• However, as with all potent oils, a 1–3% dilution is recommended.
• It is generally avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy