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DESCRIPTION
Certified Organic Ginger Essential Oil 15 ml
Zingiber officinale
Ginger essential oil has been used in cultures all over the world as a digestive tonic from the ancient Egyptians to ancient Chinese physicians. Ginger’s scent is warm, spicy, peppery and pungent. It blends well with many essential oils from citrus to frankincense.
Extracted From
Root
Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Origin
Sri Lanka
Main Constituents
a-Zingibarene (sesquiterpine)
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Wellness Uses
Supports healthy digestion
Common ingredient in lozenges
Spicy, warm aroma and taste in cooking
Ingredient in many pain relief creams -
Beauty Uses
Ingredient in many beauty creams
Invigorates and has soothing effect to skin
Adds a spicy note to perfumes -
Emotional Uses
Stimulating, sharpens the senses
Warming, promotes opening up of feelings
Aphrodisiac qualities -
Fun Fact
The ancient Greeks baked gingerbread 4,000 years ago.
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Cautions
Can be applied neat, but dilution with a carrier oil is recommended, diffuse or inhale, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for human consumption by the FDA.