Ginger essential oil

Ginger is a herbaceous perennial tropical plant that grows up to two meters in height. Heart-shaped leaves, spike-shaped flowers, violet-brown. The homeland of growth is South Asia, China, Indonesia. From the fleshy, golden and smooth to the touch, having a complex structure, the essential oil is obtained by steam distillation.

A distinctive and sharp aroma, tart and spicy, fresh, with hints of pepper and citrus, reveals itself as a heavy woody with a hint of lemongrass.

It has tonic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, tonic, antiemetic, bactericidal, antioxidant, healing, stimulating, anti-spasmodic, stimulating, absorbing, analgesic properties. It has a beneficial effect on the body with impaired hearing and vision, premenstrual syndrome, aggressiveness and apathy, impotence, fluid retention, high blood sugar, sprains, circulatory disorders, varicose veins, headaches, colds. It is a stimulant and aphrodisiac. Suitable for aging skin, massage and bath.

For inhalation in 100 ml of hot water add 3 drops of ether, carry out the procedure for no more than 7 minutes. For hair treatment for 15 g of shampoo 4 drops of ginger. For rubbing 7 drops of oil on 20 ml of base, for compresses, the dosage should be reduced by 2 times.

Forbidden during pregnancy, high fever, bleeding, ulcers, children under 6 years of age. The dosage should be observed and a skin test done before using the oil.