Ginger Organic Essential Oil 15 ml, Zingiber Officinale

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR GINGER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Our ginger organic essential oil from Madagascar has been steam distilled from the fresh organic root.

Because of its warming and soothing  properties, ginger can be useful for everyday life.  The benefits from ginger organic essential oil are nearly identical to the benefits of fresh ginger.

For some people, diffusing ginger organic essential oil helps to create a balanced, grounding feeling, which may be just what you need when your energy levels are dropping in the late afternoon.

For others, the fragrance from ginger can reduce the feelings of anxiety, exhaustion and anxiousness.  Others find that ginger can help them as a sleep aid.

This essential oil is a great addition to massage oils because of its warming and soothing properties, especially when mixed with other essential oils that also have similar properties, such as myrrh, and ylang ylang essential oils.

Ginger organic essential oil is a frequent addition to massage blends used for arthritis, muscle aches and pains because of a component it has called zingibain.  This component is responsible for ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties.

In ancient Chinese medicine, ginger organic essential oil has been used for “cold individuals with a pale swollen tongue”.  They use it for people who are suffering from colds and the chills.

Being a good expectorant, some find that ginger is effective in removing mucus buildup from the throat and lungs.  For this reason, ginger organic essential oil is often added to teas used to ease cold and flu symptoms, especially when mixed with honey.

In the food industry, ginger organic essential oil is used as a preservative and flavoring agent.  It is sometimes added to meat recipes in order to soften the meat and make it a little easier to digest.

There is some preliminary research that indicates that ginger may be helpful in reducing cholesterol levels, preventing blood clots, and reduce the incidence of heart attacks.  Additional research needs to be conducted.

Some people have reported that ginger acts as a mild aphrodisiac, increasing their sexual desire.

Because of the warm and spicy fragrance of ginger essential oil, this is a great oil to use during the fall and winter months.

DIFFUSER USES:

Ginger essential oil is a great balancing oil, so using it in your diffuser either on its own or mixed with other essential oils can help to soothe your mind and bring balance.  Its great to use when you feel worn out after a stressful day.  When used with other essential oils, this is one oil that can definitely enhance a blend or its synergy.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF GINGER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:  

Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, circulatory, expectorant, fortifying, pectoral stimulant, stomachic.  Relieves stomach issues including nausea, spasms, diarrhea, reduces mucus buildup, reduces inflammation, reduces muscular pain and strains, irregular and painful menstrual discharges, decreases cholesterol and blood clotting, stress relief, dry itchy scalp..

BOTANICAL NAME:

Zingiber Officinale.

ORIGIN:

Madagascar.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Root.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam Distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Middle.

AROMA:

Spicy, sharp, earthy, and woody, with slight floral undertones.  The aroma can vary somewhat based on the distillation and quality of the root being distilled.  When distilled using fresh root, such as ours, you will get a superior essential oil with a top notch fragrance.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Bergamot, clove bud, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper berry, lemon, lime, mandarin, sweet orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, rosemary, sandalwood, spearmint, peppermint, turmeric, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang

GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our organic ginger essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity. Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Ginger organic essential oil has a high risk as a skin irritant.  When used topically, dilute well.  We do not recommend you use ginger internally, but if you do, high doses can cause heart burn, diarrhea, and irritation of the mouth.  Do not use internally if you are on blood thinner medications.  Ginger can lower your blood pressure so do not take internally if you are on high blood pressure medications.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?

DISCLAIMER:

Information provided in this description is for educational purposes only.  For possible treatments of physical or mental diseases, please seek a trained and licensed health professional.  Enchanted Aromatics is not responsible for any adverse side effects resulting from the use of any suggestions, products, preparations, or procedures mentioned or from following historical uses of essential oils.