GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL

Zingiber officinale Grown in Sri Lanka

Ginger Oil is a warm, spicy and woody scent with a hint of lemon & pepper.

Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Rhizomes

Note: Middle Note

Aroma Family: Spicy

Aroma: Warm, fresh, somewhat pungent, with a sweet, spicy-woody, tenacious undertone.

Blends with:

Balsam of Peru, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalypts, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime,Lemongrass, Mandarin, Manuka, Nutmeg, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang & Yuzu.

“Used in perfumery to introduce warmth and certain nuances of spicy sweetness which are often wanted in heavy Oriental bases and in a few floral fragrances.”*1.

Benefits:

Remedy of choice for nausea it helps soothe and calm digestive issues. As an aphrodisiac, revive a tired mind & tension headaches. As an antiseptic for cold & flu & to ease muscle pain.

Recommended use:

In perfumery for warm, sensual notes; as an analgesic & decongestant in blends for cold & flu; in blends to give clarity, strength & motivation.

Care Instructions:

Not recommended for ingestion. Do not apply neat to the skin.

Information on the traditional uses and properties of essential oils are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Recipe:

Ginger Diffusion for Nausea 

Equipment:

Diffuser

Ingredients:

6 drops Ginger Essential Oil

3 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

Method:

Add essential oils to diffuser.

References:

1. Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 278.