Galangal Oil

Botanical Name: Alpinia Galangal 
Other Names: Siamese ginger, colic root, lesser galangal, laos 
Family: Zingiberaceae 
Part of Plant Used: Dried Rhizome 
Place of Origin: India 
Odor/Fragrance: fresh, spicy-campherous and spicy-woody odour 
Color: Yellow to olive Brown 
Aroma Strength: strong 
Consistency: Liquid 
Note: middle 
Blending Suggestions: Pine Oil, Rosewood Oil, black pepper oil, mimosa, frankincense oil, ginger oil, clove oil, sandalwood oil, tarragon, juniperberry oil, elemi oil, ylang ylang oil and ho leaf. 

Galangal is a yellow brown liquid distilled from dried roots of a reed like plant reaching a mature height of one meter. The plant is found mainly in India. In the Middle Ages its invigorating scent was used as a sexual stimulant and was considered magical as it reportedly attracted wealth, and warded off evil spirits. 

In the 13th century it was used as a tea by the Turkic people and a stimulant in horses by the Arabs. In the east it was used as a snuff for nasal infections. The market for this oil is quite large and can be found in many kitchens for adding flavor to food.This rich source of iron and vitamins A and C also contains anti oxidants which are useful in removing toxins in the body.