Ginger
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Product Description
Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber officinalis)
A warm rhizome offering humans soothing relief to their digestive system, ginger oil heats the body, increases circulation and helps to soothe the energetic body. Ginger Essential Oil benefits include:
- Aids in digestive
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Excellent addition to food/beverages
- Anti-microbial
- Stimulates energy levels
- Raises body temperature
- Febrifuge (helps break fever)
- Carminative
- Cholagogue
- Anti-emetic
- Analgesic: Warms joints & muscles
Aromatic Scent
Pungent warming spice, leaves fire in the nostrils.
Steam Distilled:Â Softer, watered down intensity of dried ginger, lemon-like top-notes, with warm woody, aromatic hues.
CO2 Extracted: Very warm, rich and deep, firey ginger aroma, with more aromatic depth and intensity.
How to Use
- Ginger Essential Oil goes great in food & beverages – get creative and only use single drop(s) at a time. Very potent! Use several drops in a glass of warm water - swish for sore throat, swallow for fever. Try infused real salt (sea salt, Himalayan, Celtic, etc.) into previous solution to increase potency.
- Sip on this tonic for indigestion, upset stomach, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.
- Use three drops in 16 ounces of hot water to help break a fever.
- Experiment using drops into a carrier oil, (especially effective w/ black pepper & nutmeg) as a joint/muscle rub. If used neat, use a skin patch test before generalized application. Great for reducing swelling after injury – applied topically, taken with a bath or taken internally.
- Try adding to the diffuser with blood orange to add warm, sweet notes of the kitchen in a medicinal way – warms the room.
- Infuse onto organic ginger bread cookies or add single drops to club soda - Yum!
Precautions
Potential photosensitizer due to coumarins – be aware about application and going into the sunlight. Pure ginger essential oil may be to potent for pregnant mother's and morning sickness. Consider using the whole root instead, or a 5-10% topical massage oil to massage onto the belly. May irritate sensitive skin if used neat.
~ Be Blessed ~
Blends Well With: Balsam of Peru, Bergamot, Blood Orange, Caraway (CO2), Cardamom (CO2), Cedar (Atlas & Virginia), Cinnamon Bark, Cistus, Clove Bud, Coffee (CO2), Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Liquidambar (Styrax), Mace, Red Mandarin, Mimosa Absolute, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Peppermint, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Star Anise (CO2), Turmeric (CO2), Vanilla (CO2), Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Cultivation: Organic
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Madagascar
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation OR CO2 Select Extract
Parts of Plant Used: Rhizome
Terpenes: ar-curcumene, alpha-zingiberene, beta-sesquiphellandrene, bisabolone, farnesene
References
E. Joy Bowles, The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils, 2003
Tisserand and Young, 2nd Edition Essential Oil Safety, 2014
Dr. Nick's Notes
Essence of Ginger Oil is quite an interesting character. Spicy, smoky notes which warm & soothe the stomach simply from wafting it’s essence demonstrate ginger’s potency. Ginger essential oil plays well with many other essences for different purposes. Ginger Essential Oil is interesting for it’s therapeutic value and as a player in natural perfumery. Adding spicy layers, ginger essential oil can add simple complexity to a fresh new scent for delightment.
Ginger extract is commonly used as an analgesic, specifically for warming joints and muscles. Synergy is well defined with nutmeg, black pepper and other warm spices with analgesic/anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger Essential Oil in the kitchen is gnarly – thoroughly enjoy using 1-2 drops in oil-based salad dressings to uplevel the offering (often in combination with black pepper, turmeric, blood orange, lemon, rosemary essential oils). Present in foods at appropriate amounts will aid in digestion, reducing gas/bloating and help to stimulate peristalsis.
High in sesquiterpenes (heavier molecules which are often analgesic, anti-inflammatory or anti-allergenic), ginger essential oil adds a unique expression to blends of all purposes. Something interesting I’ve noticed is it’s ability to raise internal body temperature – I’ve personally used several drops internally (large dosage) during very cold evenings to increase my core warmth. Can be used during fevers to help mitigate symptoms and speed the healing process. Ginger extract is a great general body tonic – love it!
Comparing Steam Distilled Ginger Essential Oil vs Ginger CO2 Extract
Ginger CO2 Extract is more full spectrum and contains the spicy / hot constituents gingerols & shogaols ~ Aromatically, Ginger CO2 Extract is more firey and the eyes water with a deep inhalation. These constituents may confer some of Ginger’s therapeutic value as it relates to supporting nausea, digestion and inflammation. Ginger Steam Distilled Essential Oil is a much cooler extract of ginger, easier on the palette for culinary usage, and is softer for botanical perfumery with a soft bite!
FAQs
Ginger essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale and captures the warming, spicy, and grounding character of fresh ginger root. It has a long history of therapeutic use across Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and Western herbal traditions. The oil is valued for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, circulatory, and analgesic properties. In aromatherapy, ginger creates a warming, stimulating, and grounding sensory experience that many find energizing and emotionally centering.
Ginger is one of the most well-researched natural remedies for nausea and digestive discomfort. When inhaled directly from the bottle or diffused, its warming aroma can quickly ease nausea associated with motion sickness, morning sickness, or general digestive upset. For topical digestive support, dilute a few drops in a carrier oil at 1 to 2 percent and massage gently into the abdomen in circular motions. Ginger pairs particularly well with peppermint and fennel for comprehensive digestive support blends. Check out Essential Oil Wizardry's digestive oil Digestif for a powerful, pre-formulated blend.
Ginger is a warming, spicy middle-to-base note that blends beautifully with other spice oils like cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper. For bright, energizing blends, pair it with lemon, orange, or grapefruit. Frankincense and myrrh complement ginger's resinous warmth beautifully. For muscle and joint blends, combine it with eucalyptus, peppermint, and helichrysum. In natural perfumery, ginger adds a spicy, grounding warmth that pairs particularly well with citrus and floral notes.
Ginger has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties that translate effectively to topical muscle and joint support. Dilute to 1 to 2 percent in a warming carrier oil like castor oil or black seed oil and massage into areas of tension, soreness, or joint discomfort. The warming sensation ginger creates on the skin helps increase circulation and ease stiffness. It works particularly well in combination with black pepper, eucalyptus, and rosemary for a comprehensive warming muscle blend.
Ginger essential oil is generally safe for topical use when properly diluted at 1 to 2 percent in a carrier oil. It is a warming oil and should not be used in high concentrations on the skin, as it can cause a sensation of heat or mild irritation at higher dilutions. Always patch test before widespread use. Some individuals may experience photosensitivity with ginger oil on sun-exposed skin, so apply to areas that will be covered or wait before going outdoors. Use cautiously during pregnancy, and consult your healthcare provider if you are taking blood-thinning medications.
Our Process
We consciously source all our ingredients from Organic, Wildcrafted and/or Unsprayed (Pesticide-free) farms & distilleries. We then enhance these premium ingredients through our unique proprietary process to bring each of our formulations into their highest expression. You can really smell, feel, sense, and experience the difference!
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** The information provided on this page is intended for educational and informational purposes only and reflects historical, cultural, and experiential perspectives. This product has not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual experiences may vary. Always use personal discernment and consult a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
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Anonymous (Essential Oil Wizardry) –
Jonathan –
Made an amazing ginger tea with honey with this warming and vibrant ginger extract. So nice and so tasty! ? ?