Ginger Root Zingiber officinale Essential Oil Information
Ginger Root Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Zingiber officinale |
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Asia, Australia, India, Malaysia, West Africa, West Indies |
Root |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Clear |
Thin |
Medium-strong |
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Fragrance |
Warm, spicy, earthy, woody |
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Benefits |
Treats stomach issues, like indigestion, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Helps common cold or flu, such as fever, chills, cough, headaches, nausea, as well as muscle and joint pain. Helps morning sickness, travel sickness and hangovers. |
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Blends Well With |
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clove, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang |
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Constituents |
a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, borneol, y-terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, B-bisabolene, zingiberene |
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Properties |
Laxative, carminative, antibacterial, stomachic, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and expectorant. |
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Safety |
May be slightly phototoxic |
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