Galangal Officinarum
Description
Steam distilled oil from the rhizomes (small) of Galangal Officinarum
Uses and Advance Studies
In fragrances and flavor it impart warm and spicy note witcamphoraceous background. It is stomachic , stimulant and carminative(Chopra et al, Nadkarni 1954)
Physico Chemical Properties
Specification Limit Colour Light yellow Refractive Index at 15°C 1.470 to 1.4800 Specific Gravity at 15°C 0.9200 to 0.9300 Optical Rotation -5° to -15° Flash Point 58°C