 The ginger plant is said to originate from India, China and Java, yet is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It was most likely brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as a condiment and spice. Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3 - 4 feet high with a thick spreading tuberous rhizome. Every year it shoots up a stalk with narrow spear-shaped leaves, as well as white or yellow flowers growing directly from the root. Ginger essential oil is often used for digestive problems and nausea, from morning sickness to travel upset. It is also great for treating colds, flu, and especially for catarrhal lung conditions and rheumatic pain. More information about ginger.
Ginger Essential Oil Information
Part of plant used: Roots
Country of Origin: India
Latin Name: Zingiber Officinalis
Extraction method: Steam Distillation
Odour: Warm, spicy
Ginger Oil Benefits
Nervous System: Warming, nurturing, sedative, calming. Works well to calm nervous exhaustion.
Digestive: Promotes secretion of gastric juices. Great for treating diarrhea, colic, indigestion, stomach ache, heartburn, and nausea. Helps promote weight loss.
Genital-Urinary/Reproductive System: Alleviates menstrual pain. Works well as an aphrodisiac.
Muscular System: Soothes muscular soreness, arthritis, joint sprains/strains, and rheumatism.
Circulatory System: Stimulates blood and lymph. Detoxifying and warming. Increases perspiration. Helps facilitate blood circulation. Great for treating colds/flu, hemorrhoids/varicose veins, chilblains, and poor circulation, and fibromyalgia.
Ginger Oil Use - Directions
To create your own custom wellness, bath and body
products, choose any of Escents' unscented
products and add 10-20 drops per 30ml or 1oz of product. You can
also add 5-8 drops in an aromatherapy diffuser to scent your space or
eliminate unpleasant odours.
Do not take internally, keep away from eyes. Use sparingly. Keep away from children. If irritation develops, discontinue use. Do not use if hypo-glycaemic as it lowers blood sugar.
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