Essential oil - Organic Ginger

• INCI name: Zingiber officinalis root oil
• Botanical name: Zingiber officinalis
• Part of the plant extracted: Rhizomes
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Cultivation & Origin

Ginger has been cultivated for millennia for its therapeutic and aromatic properties. It mainly comes from India and Asia, but it is also found in many other countries such as Italy, France, Egypt, and Greece. India and China are the main producers of ginger, but it is also grown in Australia, Hawaii, Jamaica, Venezuela, and Peru.
It is an easy-to-grow plant that does not require much maintenance.
Ginger has been used for centuries in Asia, in cooking as well as in traditional medicine. In phytotherapy, it is used to combat nausea and vomiting, to stimulate bile production by the liver, and to facilitate digestion. These effects have been validated by the WHO and the European Commission.

Health Properties

Promotes digestion and soothes disorders:

• Ginger has innumerable medicinal properties exploited for millennia. Organic ginger essential oil is mainly renowned for its many digestive virtues. It facilitates intestinal transit and offers an effective natural solution in cases of motion sickness, nausea, or vomiting. It also helps to regain comfort in cases of disorders such as bloating, aerophagia, or constipation.

Helps soothe joint or muscle tension:

• The oil of this aromatic herbaceous plant also has an anti-inflammatory action. It provides relief in cases of heavy periods, premenstrual pain, or pain related to menopause. For this use, you can dilute one to two drops of ginger essential oil in vegetable oil before applying it by massage to the lower abdomen, alone or in combination with other essential oils such as tarragon, for example.
  This essential oil can also be used for sports preparation thanks to its toning properties. It also aids recovery after intense effort.

Tones the body and helps fight stress:

• It should not be forgotten that ginger also has a toning effect for the brain and for the libido. For this use, organic ginger essential oil can be used in diffusion, olfaction, or as a natural active ingredient in homemade massage oil recipes, for example.
  This essential oil also helps to soothe psycho-emotional tension. It is particularly indicated in cases of anxiety attacks, intense stress, or nervousness. It also helps people who suffer from concentration difficulties or low morale.
  Finally, organic ginger essential oil can also be recommended in cases of respiratory disorders and ENT affections thanks to its antibacterial, antiviral, and expectorant activity.

Cosmetic Properties

Facilitates skin regeneration and provides radiance:

• Organic ginger essential oil can also be used as a cosmetic active ingredient because it has many properties. It is mainly an effective skin repairer and regenerator, which will be particularly recommended for dry skin lacking radiance.
  It can thus be incorporated into facial care recipes, moisturizing creams, or masks for a natural, fast, and effective new skin effect.

Purifies the skin and scalp:

• Thanks to its anti-infectious properties, organic ginger essential oil also helps to eliminate dandruff and promote hair growth when used in an oil bath, in synergy with other essential oils.
  On the skin, its antibacterial action helps to purify the skin, regulate excess sebum, and fight against the appearance of imperfections.

Usage Tips

Organic ginger essential oil is rich in many virtues. It is mainly renowned for its digestive benefits, which help promote daily comfort and combat mild digestive disorders such as constipation or bloating.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory active ingredients, it also represents a natural aid to help soothe joint tension. It is also used to care for muscles in preparation for sports or recovery after effort.

Organic ginger essential oil is also used as a massage oil for its pleasant scent and its relaxing capabilities, and will be perfectly indicated for its aphrodisiac effects for both men and women.

Organic ginger essential oil can be used alone, or in combination with other essential oils with similar or complementary properties.
To regain digestive comfort, it can be combined with lemon, black pepper, exotic basil, or peppermint essential oils. To increase its stimulating and aphrodisiac effects, you can combine it with Chinese cinnamon or ylang-ylang, especially in relaxing oils.
And for more physical and intellectual tonic action, you can use it in synergy in an essential oil diffuser with lemon, ravintsara, or black spruce.