Ginger essential oil 5ml (£8.45)

Latin Name

Zinziber officinalis

Culture

Conventional farming

Family

Zingiberaceae

Biochemical profile

Zingiberene, B-bisabolene, B-sesquiphellandrene, B-phellandrene, camphene

Part used

Rhizomes - steam distilled without pressure.

Perfume note

Top

Therapeutic properties

Digestive

Anti-inflammatory

Analgesic

Aromatherapy uses

Ginger essential oil can help soothe digestive complaints when massaged into the abdomen. Ginger essential oil is best diluted in organic macadamia vegetable oil. When blended together with camphorated rosemary organic essential oil in a macadamia organic vegetable oil base, ginger essential oil can be used by athletes and those who go to keep fit or the gym to ease muscle aches. When used in aromatherapy diffusion, ginger essential oil can help ease feelings of nausea, particularly travel sickness. Ginger essential oil can also be used as a food and drink flavouring. In China it is believed that ginger essential oil can help treat impotence.

Blends well with

Cajeput organic essential oil, Caraway organic essential oil, Cardamom organic essential oil, Cinnamon leaf essential oil, Coriander essential oil, Clove bud organic essential oil, eucalyptus organic essential oil, frankincense essential oil, Geranium organic essential oil, lemon organic essential oil, red myrtle organic essential oil, Orange organic essential oil, Camphorated Rosemary organic essential oil

Safety

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid contact with eyes.

May cause severe irritation and damage to the skin if used undiluted or to excess.

Do not use more than 1 or two drops in the bath.

May irritate damaged or sensitive skin.

Do not use before sunbed treatment or exposure to daylight.

Pregnant women should seek medical advice before use.

Bottle size

5ml