Collection Method/ Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Odour: Having the aromatic, characteristic odour of ginger
Appearance: A light yellow to yellow liquid
Plant Part: The dried ground rhizomes
Country of origin: China
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale (Roscoe) (Zingiberaceae)
Nervous System
Thought to be a tonic to the nervous system, may assist with feelings of emotional connection and warmth, may assist working with introversion and could help to increase vitality and interest. May prove supportive with exhaustion and debility.
Muskuloskeletal System
Often called upon for assistance with the musculoskeletal system, could prove beneficial when wrkign with muscular aches, stiffness and muscular fatigue. Could help with sports preparation with its warming and stimulating properties.
Digestive System
Can be used supportively with the digestive system, especially useful when feeling nauseous or when experiencing lack of appetite. May prove calming soothing and a tonic to the digestive system.
The following ways to use the essential oil should help you to get the most benefit from the oil.
For use with the Nervous System
Diffuser Method
Add between 3-8 drops (depending on room size) of Ginger essential oil to the surface of the water in your diffuser. Or onto the pad in fan-driven vaporisers. Replenish as needed. May be combined in a blend with other essential oils up to the maximum amount of drops. Blends well with most other essential oils.
For use with the Muskuloskeletal system
Warming Body Oil
The musculoskeletal system may benefit from applying a body oil blend including ginger essential oil. This is best applied after body brushing and could encourage a healthy lymphatic system.
Blend ginger essential oil with any other oils of your choice Into 25ml of carrier oil.
The dilution ratio will be 2-3% (12-15 drops) in 25ml of carrier oil for adults bodily application.
For elderly people, those with sensitive skin, or those with medical conditions a 1% dilution (5 drops) is needed.
For use with the digestive system
Warming tummy massage blend
The warming nature of ginger essential oil makes it a prime oil to include in a stomach massage blend. Not only might the oil be of assistance to the digestive system, but the action of a gentle stomach massage can also have a positive effect on the digestive system also.
Blend giner essential oil and any other digestive oils of your choice Into 25ml of carrier oil.
The dilution ratio will be a maximum dermal limit of 0.6% (3 drops) in 25ml of carrier oil for adults bodily application.
Please see safety information below for further advice regarding dermal use.
Non-toxic. Non-irritant in dilution, non-sensitising. Always buffer in the bath.
Please consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils if you are taking medication or have pre-existing medical conditions or during pregnancy.
Essential oils are not for internal use. Do not ingest.
Essential oils should always be diluted to the appropriate dilution ratio before use on the skin.
Avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.
Keep out of the reach of children and away from animals.