In the family of Zingiberaceae, ginger is the flowering plant where its roots are used widely as the spice and additionally it is being used as the traditional medicine for many years. Ginger essential oil along with the ginger root is gaining the fame for its unique flavor and preserving ability.

Description

The ginger essential oil has countless health benefits. Asian cuisines are incomplete with this ingredient. This oil is obtained through steam distillation process by using the roots of the Zingiberofficinale plant. The ginger oil will have the warm, woody, sweet, and spicy smell. The benefits of the ginger oil are similar to the fresh ginger. This oil has the positive impact on the body enormously. It has got the healing properties. It has the potential effect on the digestive system and the nervous system. The most common use of ginger is that it is used in meals, mainly in meat as it has the ability to support the digestion.

Uses

• For getting relief from the upset stomach add 1 to 2 drops of this essential oil in water
• Put a drop of ginger oil onto the palm and inhale it to get relieved from the nausea feeling
• For supporting the digestion rub 1 to 2 drops of ginger oil on the stomach or on the bottom of the feet
• Ginger oil can be used in any of your favorite sweet and spicy dishes

Benefits

• Helps in promoting the proper digestion
• Food poisoning can be treated with this oil due to its antiseptic and carminative properties
• Helps relieve from the respiratory problems
• Consuming 2-4 grams of ginger on a daily basis will help in preventing chronic diseases

Directions to use

• Diffuser: For creating the warm and pleasant environment, it can be diffused all over the home
• Internal use: The ginger oil can be inhaled directly from the bottle to get relief from nausea
• Topical use: Topically it can be applied to the upper abdomen for stimulating the strength and responsibility

Precautions

As long as ginger oil is used in mild concentrations it is a safe oil since it is non-irritant and non-toxic. A patch test is recommended for the people with sensitive skin before using ginger oil to find out the allergic reactions. Ginger oil has to be diluted with the carrier oils such as coconut or olive oil.

Aromatic description: Spicy, earthy, and woody

Plant part: roots

Collection method: steam distillation

Main constituents: zingiberene