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Our bodies often work harder than we realize -- at least until we wake up with an aching back and stiff joints. When sore muscles fail to relax or tissue wounds are slow to heal, many massage therapists turn to plai. A close relative to ginger, plaiís aroma is strikingly similar to eucalyptus with spicy notes. It has an extraordinarily high level of terpinene-4ol, which is a component of tea tree and sweet marjoram rich with anti-infectious properties. Plai fights infections while its anti-inflammatory properties release tension in the body by soothing the joints and muscles. Plai generally has between 25-45% terpinene-4 ol in it. The plai plant grows about 8 inches in height and produces narrow pseudo stems that look a lot like pine cones. The root of the plant is put through a steam distillation process to extract the essential oil. Try mixing plai with your favorite carrier oil to craft your own custom massage blend. Botanical name: Zingiber cassumunar chemo type/variety: Terpinen-4 ol origin: Thailand, north east region extraction method: Steam distillation plant part: Roots note: Middle family: Zingiberaceae blends well with: Rosemary, and other strong herbaceous aromas aroma: Peppery, spicy, dry, and camphorous consistency: Thin color: Pale yellow, euro droppers are not included with 100 ml bottles.