Ginger

Place of Origin
Ginger is native to Asia originally in India and China, also grown in Japan, West Indies, Jamaica and West Africa

Essential Oil
It is steam distilled from the fresh rhizomes (root). The oil is greenish yellow and darkens with age. It is a base note oil.

Contains
Cineole, pinene, camphene, beta- pinene, terpene acetate, linalool, eugenol

Blends well with
Camphor, clove, citrus oils, coriander, fennel, nutmeg, origanum,patchouli, vetiver, spice and herb oils

Safety
Do not apply neat to the skin, can be irritating to the skin so always dilute well. Do use to spot treat and use sparingly. It can dominate other fragrances in blends. It is good for morning sickness but because it is an emmenagogue and may be too stimulating during pregnancy do not use in a massage.

Beneficial Effects – Physical
Digestive stimulant, expectorant, warming, drying, anti-emetic, anti-catarrhal, emmenagogic, diuretic,

Specific Conditions – Physical
Muscular cramps, aches and pains, sprains, motion/travel sickness, nausea, colds, broken bones, digestive disorders, diarrhea, alcoholism, poor circulation, chilblains, stomach cramps, gout, arthritis, rheumatism, colic, bruises, reduce fever, colds, coughs, sore throat, flue, toothache, bronchitis, anorexia

Specific Conditions – Mental
Lack of direction, confusion, loneliness, fatigue, anxiety, frigidity, impotence, poor memory,

Ginger is an important ingredient in Chinese medicine in any condition where the body is unable to effectively cope with moisture, whether internally or externally. Internal ailments like diarrhea and catarrh and external ailments like rheumatism and many winter illnesses.

Use it diluted in carrier oil for massage or in hot compresses for rheumatism, arthritis, chilblains, sprains, painful joints, and muscular pain.

For motion/travel sickness, nausea in general, upset stomach, gas pains, flatulence, and other similar conditions place a few drops on a tissue and inhale or apply properly diluted to the wrists. Some do use it internally by putting a single drop on the hand and licking, but it is not recommended to use essential oils internally unless under the advice of a knowledgeable doctor.

You can drink fresh ginger tea it is easy to make and is refreshing.
Cut 6 think slices of fresh ginger into one cup of boiling water
simmer for about 10 minutes
add a small spoon of raw honey. (Do not use honey in children under 1 year)

For morning sickness while pregnant do not use ginger in a massage but inhale from a steam bowl or drink the tea.

The tea is good for not only morning sickness and any nausea but also excellent to drink when coming down with winter illness like colds and flu, make some and drink it when you first notice the symptoms or just as a prevention when you are not sick. You can also add some lemon juice to the tea. Use the essential oil diluted for a massage, it is warming and will help warm a chilled body. Its warming and drying properties help to clear and expel mucus in colds and infections.

For a sore throat you can make an infusion like you do the tea, do not add honey, and use as a gargle. Or put 2 drops of the essential oil in a teaspoon of vodka and dilute in some hot water and gargle with this.

The informtion presented here is not intended to
replace the advise of your doctor. It is not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

SBI!

Benefits and Properties of Ginger Essential Oil

Benefits and Properties
of Ginger Essential Oil