Ginger essential oil
€7,90
Ingredients
100% pure ginger (Zingiber officinale) essential oil
Used plant parts
Root
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
India
Aroma
Sharp, spicy, woody, earthy, slightly sweet, warming
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Ginger
Origin and background
Ginger essential oil is extracted from the plant Zingiber officinale , which is known simply as ginger. Ginger is used both as a spice and as a medicine. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the unpeeled or dried ground root of the plant.
Ginger originates mainly in India, China, and the island of Java, but is also native to Africa and the West Indies. In Asia, ginger has been used as a herb and medicinal plant for thousands of years. It is known that the famous Chinese philosopher Confucius seasoned all his food with ginger, as it was believed to ensure a long life. According to some sources, ginger came to Europe with crusaders in the 11th century; however, according to other sources, it was the Venetian Marco Polo who came into contact with the herb in China in the 13th century and was the first to describe it to Europeans. However, ginger was considered a truly exotic luxury, for which the wealthiest people were willing to pay a high price. The use of ginger was highly popular in England, where even today some products are very common, like ginger beer, known as ginger ale and alsogingerbreads).
Scientific research have shown that ginger root has a significant anti-inflammatory effect. For flu, cough, and viral diseases, tea made from ginger root helps relieve the symptoms, it can also be combined with other herbs such as cinnamon, garlic, and licorice root. The beneficial effects of ginger on digestion have also been scientifically proven. To point out, the extract made from ginger root helps against nausea and vomiting. It also stimulates digestive activity and relieves spasms, helping with abdominal cramps, colic and diarrhea.
Properties
Aromatic properties
The aroma of ginger essential oil gives energy and is uplifting. It is considered an aphrodisiac. The ginger aroma is perfect to complement the aroma blends specially designed for men, but is also pleasant for women.
In aromatherapy, ginger helps fight loneliness and depression, and helps recover from exhaustion. By inhaling ginger essential oil, it relieves nausea, seasickness, and cold symptoms.
Healing properties
Ginger oil has many healing properties. It is used to treat fractures, relieve sore muscles and the pain of rheumatism and arthritis. Helps with hangovers, seasickness, colds, flu, cough, sinusitis, sore throat, skin ulcers, diarrhea, colic, seizures, chills, and fever.
Stimulates blood circulation and relieves indigestion.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Citrus and other spicy oils. Eucalyptus, geranium, rosemary, frankincense.
You can read more about aromatherapy and essential oils from here.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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