Ginger (Zingiber officialis)
Spicy, Fiery, Warming Oil.
Country of Origin China
Perfume Note Top
Description of Scent
Sweet.spicy scent with a woody odour.
History
Used as a domestic spice and remedy for thousands of years. It's first recorded use was in the East where it is still employed today.
Extraction Method
Steam Distillation
Constituents
Zingiberene, Sesquiphellandrene, Bisaabolene, Farnesene, Citronellol
Properties
Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Carminative, Febrifuge, Stimulant, Tonic,
Contraindications
Use In Low Dilutions If Skin Is Especially Sensitive.
General
Used for a number of circulatory problems and has also helped with general coughs and respiratory ailments. Has also been used to treat loss of appetite and nausea.
Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.