Galangal CO2

Kaempferia galanga L.

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Our Galangal CO2, an aromatic oil exhibiting depth and great tenacity, has a fresh, diffusive, sweet-woody, warm, and somewhat spicy aroma with ginger and melon-like top notes that fade to a unique cool, creamy, faintly spicy, floral-woody drydown. It is interesting for natural perfumers who are seeking

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Selected size SKU:352-015 - Galangal CO2 15 ml (1/2 oz)

1 ml ( 1/30 oz )
$5.75
2 ml ( 1/15 oz )
$9.50
5 ml ( 1/6 oz )
$18.00
15 ml ( 1/2 oz )
$41.00
30 ml ( 1 oz )
$71.25
59.14 ml ( 2 oz )
$126.50
118.29 ml ( 4 oz )
$225.25
236.58 ml ( 8 oz )
$405.75
473.17 ml ( 16 oz )
$735.50
$5.75
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Our Galangal CO2, an aromatic oil exhibiting depth and great tenacity, has a fresh, diffusive, sweet-woody, warm, and somewhat spicy aroma with ginger and melon-like top notes that fade to a unique cool, creamy, faintly spicy, floral-woody drydown. It is interesting for natural perfumers who are seeking an intriguing and uncommon material to add to their aromatic palette. It is soluble in fixed oils and 190 proof alcohol. NOTE: Previously known as Ginger Lily CO2.

Galangal CO2 select is extracted from the dried rhizomes (underground stems) of Kaempferia galanga, a small tropical plant that is closely related to ginger; it is commonly cultivated in India, Indonesia,[1] and Malaysia for essential oil production and use in skincare, cosmetics, and perfumery. Common names for Kaempferia galanga are False Galangal, False Ginger, Small Galangal, Maraba, and Resurrection Lily.[2] It is one of several galangal species, with the presumed true galangal being Alpinia galanga.[3]

One of the main constituents of Galangal CO2 is (E)-p-methoxycinnamate,[4] and in this respect it is quite similar in aroma to the essential oil from the rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum – common name Ginger Lily.[5] Other principal constituents are pentadecane and ethyl cinnamate.[6] It is an enlivening addition to muscle and joint massage blends, chest rubs, and skincare preparations.

1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 322.

2 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 345.

3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 322.

4 Industry communication.

5 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 322.

6 Industry communication.

7 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 345.

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Ginger Lily CO2 vs Galangal CO2

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Thank you for the question Flowerangl. You are correct, the Ginger Lily CO2 and Galangal CO2 are the same product with the same aroma profile. Galangal CO2 (Kaempferia galanga) was previously known as Ginger Lily CO2 (Hedychium spicatum). We were recently informed by our manufacturer that Kaempferia galanga is the correct botanical name for the root they have been extracting. In our research, we realized that this plant is closely related to but not the same as Hedychium spicatum. Thus the name change! Please accept our apologies for any confusion this may have caused. Feel free to contact us directly if you have any further questions.

Review by Eden Botanicals 1/17/2017

Botanical name change?

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Hi there. I have a bottle of the Hedychium spicatum version of Ginger Lily from a previous order from EB. It is a lovely melon-like floral that I am having great fun playing with and studying. This last order, I asked for a sample of Galangal co2. This one was named Kaempferia galanga. This botanical is of the same family of Hedychium spicatum, but has different notes from a scent standpoint, and different therapeutic properties, too. The Galangal sample smells to be the same oil as the Ginger Lily labeled Hedychium. Why the name change? Thanks in advance!

Review by Flowerangl 1/14/2017

Beautiful

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The most beautiful floral oil there is. God bless you EB.

Review by Cananga odorata 4/21/2016

Unusual

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This was not at all what I was expecting. Like the previous reviewer, I was expecting something "rooty". Instead I was hit with a melon top note! I hope I received the right item because I absolutely love that note! The melon sensation quickly fades and then I pick up a sweet floral note. As it dries down the spicy and woody notes begin to come through. I tested on a scent strip and on skin (the melon note lasted a touch longer on the strip). Again, like the previous reviewer, I did start to pick up a powdery note as it dried. It is a beautiful and complex scent. Note: the oil was partially crystallized . . . is that normal for this item?

Review by Florence 9/9/2014

Delicious!

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This is a wonderful aroma! Since its extracted from the Rhizomes, I was expecting something more rooty and earthy, which it has qualities of, but at first sniff, I picked up the deeper aspects of the plants floral notes rounded out by a rich, sweet, ambery, labdanum-like quality with very smooth, creamy edges - creamy the way ylang can be. The spice is exquisite, very gentle and complex, continuing to unfold and become a bit powdery as it dries down. A wonderful discovery, and a great price as well.

Review by RitaMeterMaid 5/11/2014

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