100% pure therapeutic grade
Botanical name: Zingiber officinalis
Plant part: fresh ginger root
Extraction method: steam distilled
Origin: Indonesia
Description: Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 1m. It has a characteristic thick spreading tuberous rhizome.
Colour: light yellow
Common uses: Ginger oil is believed by aromatherapists to be applicable for colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), muscle aches (particularly the back), circulation issues and arthritic pain.
Consistency: light
Note: middle-base
Strength of aroma: medium to strong
Blends well with: bergamot, sandalwood, ylang ylang, and other spice oils.
Aromatic scent: Ginger has a warm, spicy, woody scent with a hint of lemon and pepper.
History: The plant is said to originate from India, China and Java, but is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It is believed that ginger was brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as both a condiment and spice. It has been used for medicinal purposes since the ancient times; it is recorded specifically in both Sanskrit and Chinese texts. It is also mentioned in literature from the Greeks, Romans, and Arabs.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses.
It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
Everyday, super simple uses for essential oils
Essential oils are used to fragrance soap (2%-3%), balms (0.5%), skin creams and butters (0.5%).