Galangal essential oil is extracted from the roots of Galangal plant from the steam distillation method which belongs to the family Zingiberaceae and genus Alpinia. It has spicy and bitter taste. This herb is native to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. It is used for medicinal purposs in India and Middle-East. Galangal is related with ginger having similar uses and qualities. Though it is non-irritant and non-toxic, it might cause sensitization in some peoples. It is used as a stimulant in natural medicine. It possesses antispasmodic and anti-bacterial properties.

Health Benefits of Galangal essential oil

• It helps to treat fatigue.
• It enhances the circulation and assist joint and muscle stiffness.
• It is used as a cure for digestion, congestion, skin problems and cholera.
• This oil is a treatment for dyspepsia, flatulence, motion sickness, vomiting, travel sickness and colic.
• It helps to treat rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis.
• It is useful for treating respiratory problems such as catarrh, bronchitis, cold, asthma and flu.
• It assists in digestion of intestinal fats.
• It is also useful for tinea versicolor and gall bladder infections.
• It enhance the mood if diffused or added to hot bath.
• It is used in aromatherapy by adding 2 to 3 drops to hot bath that helps to relax muscles.
• For better sleep, diffuse it at night.

Precautions                                                                                                 

• It should not be applied directly to the skin. Dilute it with carrier oil to use it topically.
• Breastfeeding, pregnant women or people with sores and open wounds should not use it.

How to Eat         

This oil used in Thai and Indian curries and soups.

Other Facts        

• It combines well with atractylis, cardamom, black pepper, carnation, cedarwood, cascarilla, chamomile, clove, cinammon, coriander, cypress, cubeb, elemi, frankincense, fennel seed, geranium, grains of paradise, ginger, guaiacwood, ho leaf, hinoki root, ho wood, labdanum, juniper berry, laurel leaf, lovage, lavandin, marjoram, mace, mimosa, opoponax, myrtle, parsley seed, palmarosa, patchouli, pimento berry, rose, pine, rosewood, snakeroot, sandalwood, spikenard, tansy, sugandha kokila berry, tarragon, vetiver, turmeric, and zedoary.
• This essential oil is used in skin care products such as lotions and soaps as well as perfumes.

Galangal essential oil facts

Galangal Root Essential Oil is also known as false ginger. The oil is extracted by using steam distillation method. It has nice fragrance and is closely related to Ginger. It acts as a stomachic and carminative. It provides relief from dyspepsia, unwanted gas, vomiting, nausea, motion illness and loss of appetite. It also treats common cold, fevers, sore throat, cough, infection, respiratory disease, rheumatism, gallbladder and liver complaints.

Galangal essential oil facts and health benefits Quick Facts
Name:	Galangal essential oil facts and health benefits
Scientific Name:	Galangal officinalis
Origin	Glangal plant was originated in Indonesia. It was used in South-east Asian cuisines.
Colors	Light yellow
Taste	Bitter
Health benefits	Treats fatigue, Cures digestion, Promote mood, Provide sound sleep, Relax muscles

Name	Galangal essential oil facts and health benefits
Scientific Name of Galangal Plant	Galangal officinalis, Languas officinarium, Radix galanga
Native	Glangal plant was originated in Indonesia. It was used in South-east Asian cuisines.
Common Names of Galangal Plant	Chinese ginger, galingale, galanga root, Galangal, Indian Ginger, Galanga
Extraction method	Steam distilled
Color	Light yellow
Aroma	Fresh, spicy, sweet, woody
Taste	Bitter
Traditional uses	It helps to treat fatigue and assist circulation. It cures digestion, congestion, skin problems and cholera. It effectively treats dyspepsia, flatulence, motion sickness, vomiting, travel sickness and colic. It is useful for catarrh, bronchitis, cold, asthma and flu. It helps to enhance mood. It is used to relax muscles and provides sound sleep.
Precautions	Dilute it with carrier oil to use it topically. Do not use by breastfeeding, pregnant women or people with sores and open wounds.
How to Eat	This oil added to Thai and Indian curries and soups.
Other Facts	It is mixed with atractylis, cardamom, black pepper, carnation, cedarwood, cascarilla, chamomile, clove, cinammon, coriander, cypress, cubeb, elemi, frankincense, fennel seed, geranium, grains of paradise, ginger, guaiacwood, ho leaf, hinoki root, ho wood, labdanum, juniper berry, laurel leaf, lovage, lavandin, marjoram, mace, mimosa, opoponax, myrtle, parsley seed, palmarosa, patchouli, pimento berry, rose, pine, rosewood, snakeroot, sandalwood, spikenard, tansy, sugandha kokila berry, tarragon, vetiver, turmeric, and zedoary. It is added to lotions, soaps and perfumes.