Blends Well With: Bergamot, cedarwood, clove, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang.

History: Ginger is commonly used as a spice, and it has its origins in India. The spice is very common in India (it is known as adrak in Hindi) and China and is now used all over the world. It forms an integral part of many Asian cuisines due to its digestive properties. It is especially helpful in digesting food items such as meat and poultry, and it is frequently added to recipes for cooking meat as it softens the meat considerably, making it easier to digest. Ginger root and ginger oil are also used as preservative and flavoring agents.

Ginger oil is obtained from the root of the herb Zingiber Officinale. The peculiar hot and pungent taste of ginger can be attributed to the presence of an acrid compound called Gingerol.

Therapeutic Properties: The therapeutic properties of ginger essential oil are digestive, carminative, expectorant, antiseptic, analgesic, antiinflammatory, stimulating and aphrodisiac.

Suggested Uses:
• Massage/bath oil
• Aromatherapy
• Perfumery
• Skin preparations (lotions, creams, soaps, etc.)
• Hair preparations (shampoos, conditioners, rinses, etc.)

The benefits of ginger oil include its ability to treat stomach problems, nausea, heart strokes, indigestion, inflammation, respiratory problems, and menstrual disorders. When used topically, ginger oil can help relieve aches and pain, as well as promote normal blood circulation.

PRECAUTIONS

Oil Specific: May cause skin irritation.
General: Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use undiluted on skin. For external use only.

FOR AROMATIC AND TOPICAL USE ONLY.

For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Bottled by Molly Muriel