Ginger Root Essential Oil

Ginger Root Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Zingiber officinale

Asia, Australia, India, Malaysia, West Africa, West Indies

Root

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Clear

Thin

Medium-strong

Fragrance

Warm, spicy, earthy, woody

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.

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clove, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Constituents

a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, borneol, y-terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, B-bisabolene, zingiberene

Properties

Laxative, carminative, antibacterial, stomachic, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and expectorant.

Safety

May be slightly phototoxic