Ginger Essential Oil

Zingiber officinalis

Ginger Essential Oil Profile Information

	General - Ginger is a perennial plant; the aromatic, knotty rootstock is thick, fibrous, and whitish or buff-colored. It produces a simple, leafy stem covered with the leaf sheaths of the lanceolate-oblong to linear leaves. The plant reaches a height of 3-4 feet, the leaves growing 6-12 inches long. It is now cultivated in great quantities in Jamaica and comes into this country dried and preserved. The root from the West Indies is considered the best. Jamaica or White African is a light-brown colour with short rhizome, very pungent. The essential oil is steam distilled from the roots.
	Uses - Ginger essential oil, Zingiber officinalis,  has a peppery, sharp, pungent, aromatic, warm and spicy often with a hint of camphor or lemon Inhaling the scent is said to be stimulating and helpful in clearing your head. While fresh ginger root is often used as a digestive aid for upset stomach, we do not recommend taking this oil internally. Used in a compress, lotion, liniment, or massage oil, it's heating action relieves pain from arthritis, sore muscles, menstrual cramps, and headache. Ginger stimulates both appetite and poor blood circulation and helps relieve nausea and motion sickness. Acts as a sexual stimulant.  Try wrapping a warm ginger compress around the neck. Reduces drowsiness and irritability, increases concentration and mental energy.
	Ginger essential oil, Zingiber officinalis,  blends well with the following essential oils: sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, rosewood, cedarwood, coriander, rose, lime, grapefruit, Geranium, Spearmint, lavender, orange and other spice or citrus oils.
	Cautions - Avoid ginger in excessive amounts with a peptic ulcer, bleeding ulcers, very high fever, inflammatory skin diseases. Ginger is a safe remedy for morning sickness in small doses. Do not exceed doses recommended. Other commercial anti-nauseates should not be taken during pregnancy without consulting a doctor, because of the possibility that they may cross the placenta and adversely affect the fetus.
	Properties - Antispasmodic, antiemetic, analgesic, antiseptic, appetizer, aromatic, carminative, condiment, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, pungent, sialagogue, stimulant.
	All of our oils are 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic.
	Ginger Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.