Essential Oils
Ginger
| Latin name: | Zingiber officinale |
| Part of Plant used: | Rhizome |
| Extraction method: | Distillation |
| Country of Origin: | Sri Lanka |
| Botanical Family: | Zingiberaceae |
| Colour of oil: | Clear |
| Odour Description: | Warming, spicy |
| Notes: | Top-strong Mid-strong Base-weak |
| Safety Information: | Possible irritant to sensitive skin |
| Chemical Constituents: | d-phellandrene, gingerol, cineol, zingiberene, isoorneol, citral |
| Actions on the body: | Analgesic, antiseptic, carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic |
The Circulatory system: Stimulates general circulation of blood and lymph, supports detoxing by warming the body, increases perspiration, chilblains, poor circulation and varicose veins.
The Digestive system: Promotes the secretion of gastric juices, diarrhea, colic, indigestion, nausea
The Muscular system: Good oil for muscular aches and pains, arthritis, sprains, rheumatism
The Nervous system: Nervous exhaustion
The Reproductive system: Said to be a powerful aphrodisiac. Good in treating impotence, warming quality helps to alleviate cramps and pain brought on with menstruation.
The Respiratory system: Warming, aids the elimination of excess mucous, catarrh, bronchitis, able to reduce fevers, balancing mucous secretion.
Psychology of: Warming, nurturing, esp. during winter. Sedative, calming