Plai

 

Zingiber cassumnunar or montanum—distilled from the fresh or dried roots/rhizomes from a clumping southeast Asian, plants that may reach 5-7 feet in height. Belongs to the same family as Ginger—also called Thai Ginger. Pleasantly spicy with woody and peppery characteristics. Unlike culinary Ginger, Plai is rarely used for flavoring food. Its primary value lies in its essential oil and medicinal rhizome.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating.  Dilute well for topical use.  Typically not recommended during pregnancy.

CHARACTER: “Restorative Flow Healer”—  Comforting, Rejuvenating, Relaxing, Focuses primarily on recovery and repair rather than stimulation.

ETHERIC COLORS: Golden Amber, Copper, Terracotta, Deep honey

          

CRYSTAL ALLIES:  Aragonite, Carnelian, Chinese Writing Stone, Jade, Eagle Eye (Pietersite), Tiger Eye, Red jasper, Smoky Quartz

 

CHAKRAS:  Root, Sacral, Solar

MUSICAL:  A Minor; cello, hand drum, bamboo flute, marimba 

       

ELEMENT:  Fire and Earth         

NOTE: Top/Middle; some sources say middle-to-base 

ASTRO: Mars, Saturn, Venus, Aries, Capricorn 

ENERGY TYPE:  3, 4

       

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Personal empowerment, resilience after stress, emotional circulation, steady focus, persistence, practical problem-solving, grounding

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS: Lethargic, sluggish, stagnation, hot emotions, anger, anxiety, stress, victimization, tension

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:  Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, tendonitis, muscle spasm, menstrual cramps, colds, flu, respiratory concerns, digestive complaints, acne, all kinds of pain

PROPERTIES: Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic, Anti-viral, Carminative, Digestive tonic, Insect repellent,   Immune Stimulant, Anti-histamine

BLENDS:  Dragon Breath

Blends well with BLACK SPRUCE, CHAMOMILE, BIRCH, LAVENDER, NEROLI, ROSEMARY, CITRUS, FRUITS, MINTS, SPICES AND WOODS, actually almost any…

Contains:  Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols, Sesquiterpenes, esters, oxides, ketones, sabinene, pinene

ARCHETYPES: LIBERATOR, RESCUER, SAMARITAN, FRIEND, RESTORATIVE/HEALER WARRIOR, HERBAL PHYSICIAN, EARTH ALCHEMIST, EMPATHETIC SHIELD, PATH CLEARER

PERSONALITY:

+ Sometimes strong and silent type, because actions speak louder than words.

 

+ Able to sort their problems philosophically without relying on anyone else. 

+ They tend to be the rescuer rather than the victim.  

+Good listener and good in caring professions such as counselor, psychology, social worker.  

 +They are a great friend because they’ll always listen to your problems with coolness, patience, sincerity, and kindness, helping even to dispel anger tantrums in others.

+Helps others recover after hardship. Restores strength to injured or exhausted systems.

+They like their privacy, but will be welcoming when company comes to call. 

 +Not flashy or dramatic, but rather reliable and deeply supportive, but quietly.

+ Dedicate themselves to a loved one, but allow their partner freedom.

+Expects fidelity and respect.

-If negative, may exhibit excessive determination, bordering on obsession.

“Let the tension melt so life can move again.”