Ginger Essential Oil

Ginger is a warm, spicy herb belongs to Zingiberaceae family, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale; this plant grows up to 3-4 feet in height with narrow stems, green leaves and yellow flowers.Ginger is originated in India and South China and also cultivation in Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean.Ginger oil is warming and energizing so it has many application in medical and Ayurveda.Ginger oil is known as the "Oil of Empowerment" and is called as Mahaushadha, meaning "universal medicine", predominantly for its ability to heal the mind, body and soul.

Extraction Process:
Ginger oil is extracted from the roots of herb Zingiber officinale through steam distillation method.

Chemical Composition:
Ginger oil is composed of various components are as follows- geranial,1-8 cineole, Zingiberene, B- bisabolene, B-sesquiphellandrene, α-pinene, β-pinene, camphene, linalool, bornneol, γ-terpineol, nerol, geraniol and geranyl acetate.

Properties:
Ginger oil has thin consistency. Light yellow in color and has slightly pungent due to its acrid compound gingerol and spicy in aroma, medium to watery in viscosity.

Blending Well With:
Ginger oil is well blends with many essential oil such as cedar wood, lemon, lime, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, rosemary, sandalwood, patchouli, myrtle, rosewood, neroli, orange and ylang ylang.

Uses & Benefits:

1. It is used to provide relief from menstrual illness such as irregular, menstrual cramps and painful menstrual discharges.
2. It is also helpful in respiratory issues such as coughs, flu, asthma, breathlessness and bronchitis as it helps in removing mucus from throat & lungs.
3. It is anti bacterial in nature so it helps in intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery and It is also effective against yellow fever and malaria.
4. It is used to treat kidney stone issue as it dissolves stones in kidney.
5. It is used for hair care as it helps in controlling dandruff.
6. It is used to add in meals such as meat as a preservative and flavoring agent.
7. It is a heart ailment as it strengthen heart health, it reduces cholesterol level and prevent blood clotting lead to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
8. Ginger oil contains Zingibain which is anti inflammatory in nature so it helps in treatment of muscle aches, arthritis, and migraine.
9. It is used for treatment for various stomach issues such as colic, indigestion, diarrhea, spasm and stomach aches.
10. It is used in aromatherapy as it brings feeling of courageous and self assurance and provides relief from depression, mental stress, dizziness, restlessness, exhaustion and anxiety.
11. It has carminative effect; it is used to treat food poisoning, motion sickness and vomiting.
12. Ginger oil is a popular additive used in many bakery products such as ginger snaps, banana bread, pies, and biscuits as well as in the preparation of flavored tea and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Excessive use of ginger oil can cause skin sensitization.
• Its high concentration also leads to photo-sensitivity.
• As ginger oil is strong so it should be used carefully and sparingly.