Ginger

Zingiber Officinale

Description:

An erect perennial herb, up to 3ft/1m high, with a thick, spreading tuberous rhizomatous root, which is very pungent. The green, reed like stalk, with narrow, spear-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers grow up from the root.

Actions:

Analgesic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubifacient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the unpeeled, dried, ground roots.

Characteristics:

A pale yellow, amber or greenish liquid with a warm, slightly green, fresh, woody-spicy scent. It blends well with sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, rosewood, cedarwood, coriander, rose, lime, neroli, orange and lemon.

Perfume:

Scent:

Fresh, woody-spicy, rich, slightly green, peppery, fiery, penetrating, diffusive, exotic

Key Qualities:

Tonic, aphrodisiac, stimulating, warming, cephalic, diffusive, exotic

Odour Intensity:

High

Aromatherapy Use:

Circulation, Muscles & Joints:

Arthritis, fatigue, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism, sprains, strains

Digestive System:

Diarrhea, colic, cramp, flatulence, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, travel sickness

Respiratory System:

Catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat

Immune System:

chills, colds, flu, fever, infectious disease

Nervous System:

Debility, nervous exhaustion

Safety Data:

Nontoxic, nonirritant (except in high concentration), but may cause some sensitisation - use in low dilutions only. Slightly phototoxic.

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