Ginger - Essential Oil - 10ml

Name: Ginger

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Family: Zingiberaceae

Plant Part Used: rhizome

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Perfumery Note: Base

Aromatic Intensity: Medium

Aromatic Description: Warm, spicy, woody, sweet

Colour/Characteristics: Clear to light amber liquid

Main Chemical Constituents: α-zingberene, ar-curcumene, sabinene, α-farnesene, ß-sesquiphellandrene

Bends Well With: Neroli, black pepper, rose, sweet marjoram, clary sage, spikenard, ylang ylang, lemongrass, grapefruit, kunzea, peppermint, cedarwood

Properties/Uses: Analgesic, carminative, expectorant, rubefacient, sudorific, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic.  May be used to treat poor circulation, cold hands & feet, digestive issues, nausea, stomach-ache, vomiting, flatulence, loss of appetite, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, joint pain or stiffness, neuralgia, respiratory symptoms of congestion, colds, bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throats.

Energetics: May be used to help relieve feelings of confusion, indecisiveness, loss of motivation, mental & emotional burnout, lack of focus, apathy, poor memory, foggy thinking, feelings of loneliness and resignation.  It can help to support and strengthen our self-confidence and will power, our strength and courage.  It can increase determination and clarity and help us to be more fully present and even passionate about the things we truly care about or for.

Use: Diffuser, direct inhalation, oil vaporiser, oil burner, massage, ointment, balms, salves.

Safety:  Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising.  No contraindications known.  Has GRAS status.  

Conservation Status: Listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN website

We do not recommend essential oils as a replacement for traditional medicine.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not ingest.

Do not use undiluted.

Discontinue use if irritation occurs.