Ginger Essential Oil   

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Sun dried rhizomes called “hands”
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Hot, spicy, and sweet
Largest Producing Countries: Indonesia, Britain, China, and India

Traditional Use: It is used in digestive, carminative and laxative preparations; used as a fragrance component in cosmetics and perfumes, especially oriental and men’s fragrances.

Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aperitif, aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic.

Benefits: Arthritis, bruises, catarrh, chills, colds, colic, congestion, coughs, cramp, debility, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, flatulence, flu, fractures, improves memory, indigestion, infectious disease, loss of appetite, muscular aches and pains, nausea, nervous exhaustion, poor circulation, promotes courage, rheumatism, seasickness, sexual tonic, sharpens senses, sinusitis, sore throat, sprains, and travel sickness.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, cedarwood, clove, coriander, eucalyptus (all), frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang.

Of Interest: Ginger was one of the first products to travel the “spice route” from Asia to Europe, where both the Greeks and Romans made extensive use of it.  Romans took advantage of its aphrodisiac powers and added it to wine, while Hawaiians scented their clothing.  In Senegal, West Africa, the women make belts with the rhizome, in the hope of arousing their partner’s sexual interest.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration), slightly phototoxic.  May sensitize skin; use low dilution’s (1%).  Avoid on face, neck, babies, and children.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).