Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)

Ginger essential oil is steam distilled from the roots of the plant. Ginger oil smells sweet, spicy, woody, and warm. There are numerous health benefits for the essential oil and they are nearly identical to the benefits for fresh ginger.

Ginger is indigenous to south China and spread from there to the Spice Islands, West Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and India.  Today India remains the largest producer of the plant.

Ginger essential oil is a warming  oil that works as an antiseptic and kills infections  that are caused by microorganisms and bacteria. This includes intestinal infections, bacterial dysentery and food poisoning.

In fact, this is one of ginger oil’s most popular uses: relieving any kind of digestive upset, such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, gas, and even morning sickness.

Respiratory problems:   Ginger essential oil removes mucus from the throat and lungs, and it’s known to beat the common cold and flue.   It is a remedy for cough, and asthma,  a natural remedy for bronchitis  and helps with loss of breath.  It is an expectorant:  as such Ginger essential oil lubricates the irritated area in the respiratory tract by signaling the body to increase the amount of secretions.

Zingibain,  a component of ginger essential oil,  is responsible for the oil’s anti-inflammatory properties. This important component  treats muscle aches, arthritis, migraines, works as a headache remedy and provides pain relief .

Ginger root contains a high level of antioxidants,  substances that help prevent certain types of cell damage, especially those caused by oxidation.

Because of its energizing, stimulating and tonic properties, ginger essential oil benefits as an aphrodisiac, as well as a natural remedy for impotence and lack of libido.

Heart ailments:  using ginger oil regularly can help reduce your risk of blood clots and arteriosclerosis, as well as help decrease the bad cholesterol levels in your blood.

In aromatherapy  ginger essential oil is able to relieve feelings of anxiety,  depression and exhaustion.  It brings forth feelings of courage and ease and eliminates self-doubt and fear.

The warming quality of ginger oil serves as a sleep aid.

Inhale directly from the bottle or massage over the lower abdomen (root chakra) to increase a sense of trust, commitment, strength, and fire for life.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.