Ginger

Essential oil for use in aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses

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Zingiber Officinale Roscoe

Region = India, China, Africa, and Australia,

Color = yellow to light green

Aroma type: Woody, warm, spicy

Plant Description: A cultivated tree over 35 feet high with glossy leaves and large yellow fruit.

Aromatherapy use: Common uses of ginger include arthritic and rheumatic conditions as a blended massage oil or compress. It is considered helpful in the stimulation of poor circulation. From a digestive standpoint, Ginger is referenced in the management of issues of flatulence & colic. The oil is also said to have a positive impact on the nervous system.

Nervous exhaustion, colds, arthritis, indigestion

Source: fruit, United States
production method: distillation.
aromatherapy class: warming
traditional use: analgesic, antidepressant, stimulant, digestive aid
blends well with: combines well with eucalyptus, cedarwood, and citrus oils.

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Main constituents:

Precaution = Potential skin irritant

Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.

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