Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) Essential Oil — 10 ml

Introduction
Fingerroot essential oil, also known as Chinese ginger or krachai in Thailand, is a rare and exotic oil distilled from the roots of the fingerroot plant. With its warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma, it is both a culinary treasure and a therapeutic remedy in Southeast Asia. At Herbsmetics, we introduce Fingerroot oil in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket, where guests experience its distinctive fragrance and cultural depth firsthand.

Aroma Profile

• Top Notes: Sweet-spicy, with hints of cardamom and ginger.
• Heart Notes: Warm, earthy, and slightly herbal.
• Base Nuance: Woody, resinous undertone that lingers.

Its scent is softer and sweeter than galangal or ginger, making it highly valued for perfume blends that need warmth without overpowering sharpness.


Origins & Cultural Heritage
Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) is a traditional herb across Thailand, Indonesia, and China:

• Culinary Heritage: Used in Thai dishes, particularly seafood soups and curries, for its distinctive spicy-sweet flavor.
• Traditional Medicine: Known in Thai and Chinese practices for supporting digestion, immunity, and male vitality.
• Cultural Symbolism: Considered a root of strength, virility, and energy in folk traditions.

As both food and medicine, fingerroot reflects the Thai philosophy of harmony between flavor and health.

Production & Extraction
Fingerroot essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the rhizomes.

• Method: Steam gently extracts active compounds like camphor, cineole, and pinene, responsible for its aromatic and medicinal qualities.
• Quality: Pure, undiluted, freshly distilled from Thai-grown fingerroot.
• Distinctiveness: Offers a warm-spicy sweetness different from ginger, plai, or galangal.

Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Digestive Support: Traditionally used to ease indigestion and bloating.
• Immune Boost: Supports general resilience and vitality.
• Respiratory Aid: Helps ease coughs and clear congestion.
• Emotional Uplift: Sweet-spicy aroma reduces fatigue and inspires energy.
• Perfumery Role: Adds a smooth, spicy-sweet warmth that complements florals, citruses, and woods.

Workshop Relevance
In the Herbsmetics Workshops in Phuket, Fingerroot is introduced as a hidden gem of Thai aromatics:

• As a heart-to-base note, it brings warmth and depth without overwhelming sharpness.
• Guests often enjoy blending it with kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, or jasmine for balanced Thai-inspired perfumes.
• In diffuser blends, it creates a cozy, exotic atmosphere that feels both grounding and uplifting.

Its rarity outside Asia makes it a special highlight for participants seeking authentic, lesser-known oils.

Example Uses

• Perfumery: Blend with citrus (lime, bergamot) and woods (cedar, sandalwood) for unique warm fragrances.
• Diffuser: Add 2–3 drops for an energizing yet comforting aroma.
• Massage Oils: Dilute in rice bran or coconut oil for warming, circulation-enhancing massage blends.
• Wellness Rituals: Add to herbal compresses or bath infusions for Thai-inspired healing practices.

Why Choose Herbsmetics Fingerroot Oil?

• Authentic Thai-sourced fingerroot, distilled for freshness and purity.
• Rare essential oil, not widely available outside Southeast Asia.
• Bridges culinary heritage, traditional medicine, and perfumery.
• A signature exotic oil featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests explore its cultural and aromatic uniqueness.

👉 Perfect for those seeking an uncommon Thai spice oil that combines sweet-spicy warmth, therapeutic value, and cultural authenticity.