Ginger Essential Oil

Product Details

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale

Plant part(s) used: Roots/rhizomes

Country of origin: India

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Appearance and color: Mobile yellow liquid.

Aroma: Fresh, spicy, woody with a slight hint of lemon.

Shelf life: 3 years

Storage: Best stored at room temperature or refrigerated with caps closed. Please keep away from direct sunlight as UV rays damage the efficacy of essential oils.

Oil consistency:  Thin-medium

Family: Zingiberaceae

Blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine absolute, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.

Common usage: Relieve muscle ache and cramps, reduce/eliminate the feeling of nausea, weight loss, support digestion and treat stomach upset, heart protection, treat menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea, reduce cancer risk, improve liver function, malaria protection, stimulate hair growth, remove pimples and acne, overall skin glow.

Edible: Yes

For kids: Yes

For pregnant or nursing mothers: Consult your physician

Main chemical compounds: Zingiberene, ar-Curcumene, beta-Sesquiphellandrene, beta-Bisabolene, Camphene, beta-Phellandrene, Borneol, 1,8-Cineole.

Caution: Side effects of using ginger essential oil may include: stomach upset, diarrhea, skin irritation, heavier menstrual flow, heartburn