Ginger Essential Oil 5ml

Zingiber officinalis

Origin: Indonesia

Size: 5ml

 

Cultivation: USDA and EcoCert organic cultivation in Indonesia

 

Composition: 100% Ginger essential oil, certified organic by USDA and EcoCert.

 

Extraction: Water/steam distilled ginger rhizome

 

Active Constituents: a-zingiberene, b-sesquiphellandrene, b-bisabolene

 

Viscosity: Thin

 

Color: Pale to dark yellow

 

About: Distilled from the rhizome of the perennial Ginger herb, this essential oil has a warm, fresh and zesty aroma. Traditionally used in India and China as a digestive tonic, Ginger is also widely used as a culinary ingredient. A delightful, invigorating oil, it should always be diluted before topical use as it is potentially skin sensitizing.

 

 

 

 

 

Common Uses: To help support healthy digestion, massage a blend of 1 drop Ginger with 20 drops carrier oil onto the abdomen. Ginger may be diffused in small amounts, typically 1-2 drops per ounce of water. When traveling or experiencing mildly nauseous feelings, a simple palm inhalation method can be used to support a steady stomach and a clear head.

 

General Dilution Guidelines:

 

Topical: 1-5% general use, 5% or more under professional recommendation.

 

Diffusion: In small amounts – typically 1-2 drops per ounce of water.

 

Blending Recommendations:

 

Bay Leaf Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cistus, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Rose Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sweet Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosemary cineole, Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

 

Safety Information: No contraindications. May be used with children 12 and up. Ginger may be skin sensitizing and should be diluted before topical use.

 

Chemistry:

α-Zingiberene + β-Selinene                             30.06 β-Sesquiphellandrene                             13.04 Geranial + β-Bisabolene                             7.82 Camphene 7.60 E, E-a-Farnesene 4.41 β-Phellandrene 3.68 1,8 Cineole 3.02 α-Curcumene 2.75 α-Pinene 2.32 Neral 2.23

Ginger contains an additional 148 constituents under 1%

 

Shelf Life: 6-8 years in proper conditions.

 

Storage: Store upright, cap closed, out of direct heat and sunlight.

 

Notes: Non-GMO, No pesticides, No insecticides, No additives, Gluten free, Vegan, Cruelty free, No carrier oil added.