Ginger Root Essential Oil - Fresh (Zingiber officinale)

Botanical name  Zingiber officinale

Family  Zingiberaceae

Source  Root

Origin  Indonesia

Processing Method  Steam Distillation

Color/Consistency Yellow mobile liquid

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma  Spicy ginger woody terpene

Blends With  Lemon, Cedarwood, Lime, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Myrtle, Bergamot, Rosewood, Neroli, Orange, and Ylang-Ylang.

Product Abstract

Ginger is commonly used as a spice, and it has its origins in India. The spice is very common in India (it is known as adrak in Hindi) and China and is now used all over the world. It forms an integral part of many Asian cuisines due to its digestive properties. It is especially helpful in digesting food items such as meat and poultry, and it is frequently added to recipes for cooking meat as it softens the meat considerably, making it easier to digest. Ginger root and ginger oil are also used as preservative and flavoring agents.

History

Ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice. Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste. They are often pickled in vinegar or sherry as a snack or cooked as an ingredient in many dishes. They can be steeped in boiling water to make ginger herb tea, to which honey is often added; sliced orange or lemon fruit may be added. Ginger can be made into candy, or ginger wine, which has been made commercially since 1740.

Harvesting/Extraction Information

As the root is near the surface, you will often see small nobs at the soil line of your plant(s) that can be selectively cut for culinary use. Start harvesting about four months into the season and choose roots around the outer edge of the pot. At the end of the growing season when the leaves start to fade, uproot the plant and take a larger harvest if you need to.

Common Usage

• Relieves Stomach Issues
• Treats Food Poisoning
• Effective Against Nausea
• Protects Against Malaria
• Treats Respiratory disorders
• Reduces Inflammation
• Treats Menstrual Issues
• Strengthens Heart
• Lowers Stress
• Eliminates Impotency
• Dissolves Kidney Stones
• Prevents Cancer

Caution

Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.