The sweet, spicy-woody, warm, tenacious, fresh, and sharp middle-note scent of ginger root oil has an odor intensity of about fopur out of five. Blending companions include florals, woods, and spices. For physical ailments, ginger is ideal as a diges...
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The sweet, spicy-woody, warm, tenacious, fresh, and sharp middle-note scent of ginger root oil has an odor intensity of about fopur out of five. Blending companions include florals, woods, and spices. For physical ailments, ginger is ideal as a digestive tonic or antispasmodic agent; it is used for muscle pain, and as a warming stimulant for cold and damp conditions. For emotional uses, it is helpful to alleviate feelings of underconfidence, procrastination, or lack of vitality or initiative. Known the world over for its culinary and medicinal qualities, ginger grows in tropical climates and is extracted by distillation or carbon dioxide extraction.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Plant Family
Zingiberaceae.
Synonym
Jamaican ginger.
Description and Distribution
A perennial plant growing to a height of about 2 feet (1 m), with long narrow reed-like leaves stemming from tuberous rhizomes. Ginger is a native of southern Asia and is cultivated commercially in the West Indies and Africa. Most of the oil is distified in Britain, China and India.
Extraction Method
Steam distillation of the dried, ground rhizomes.
Nature of the Oil
A pale amber liquid The aroma is pungent, warm and spicy. However, it lacks the fruity odour nuance found in the raw plant material because the process of steam distillation distorts the aroma. The odour effect is warming and stimulating; a reputed aphrodisiac.
Arthritis, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism, catarrh, coughs, sore throats, diarrhoea, colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, travel sickness, colds and flu, infectious illness, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion.
Blends Well With
Cedarwood, coriander, cinnamon, citrus essences, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang. The oil is highly odoriferous, so use sparingly.
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Directions
All pure essential oils should be used with care. Do not apply directly into skin. A 2% dilution of essential oils to a base of carrier oil or lotion is recommended for all skincare and massage preparations.
Ingredients
100% Pure Ginger Essential Oil
Cautions
May irritate sensitive skin. Use in the lowest concentrations. The oil is mildily phototoxic, but only if it is applied to the skin neat or in high concentrations.
Additional Information
Essential Oils by RedSafari.com are 100% Pure Natural Essences derived from the highest quality fruits, flowers, leaves, spices, herbs and roots. Our essential oil distillers and growers are located around the world, operating ethically, organically and chemical-free.
RedSafari.com Essential Oils Are Not Tested On Animals.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
