Production process
Steam distillation
Part of the plant used
Dried roots (rhizomes)
Botanical name
Zingiber officinalis

Skin application and massage
Suitable
Aromatherapy bath
Suitable
Food use
Appropriate
Features
Find out more
Properties
Precautions
Production process
Steam distillation
Part of the plant used
Dried roots (rhizomes)
Botanical name
Zingiber officinalis
Warning
The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.
Ginger essential oil is traditionally used for : Aerophagia, bloating and flatulence , decreased libido , constipation, poor digestion , erectile dysfunction , motion sickness , vomiting, nausea
Properties
Ginger essential oil is renowned for its health properties:
A remarkable digestive system tonic, it has aperitive and stomachic properties in particular.
Rich in analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds, useful for muscle and joint pain.
Light laxative
Uses
It is traditionally used to improve the following situations:
Poor digestion, flatulence, meteorism, aerophagia, constipation
Intestinal disorders
Inappetence
Nausea, motion sickness, stomach ache
Premenstrual syndrome, menopause syndrome
Joint pain, rheumatism, muscle fatigue
Dental pain
Bronchitis, sinusitis, cough, chronic catarrh
Synergies
Digestive problems : essential oils of Peppermint, Cumin, Cardamom, Tropical Basil

Mental or sexual fatigue: Use as an atmospheric vapour or in synergy with other oils.

Decreased energy: Mix in your dispersible bath preparation. Pour the mixture into your bath and recharge your batteries!

Sexual fatigue : Mix into your oil blend. Massage this mixture into the lower abdomen, back and spine.

Respiratory comfort: Mix in your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.
Avoid during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
May cause skin irritation. Always dilute well before applying to the skin.
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): limonene, linalool, citral (geranial and neral), geraniol.
As a general rule, always test-apply your mixture on the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.
EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil
Health & wellbeingDigestive problems
Use: 8 to 10 drops of the mixture, 3 times a day on the lower abdomen and lower back as required.
Aroma-Zone comment: Transcutol is a little-used pharmaceutical preparation which allows fats such as essential oils to penetrate the skin easily. It can easily be replaced by a dry carrier oil such as Hazelnut, Kukui or Macadamia oil.
Health & wellbeingDigestive problems
Use: 1 drop in a tablespoon of honey dissolved in a glass of hot water. Sip slowly.
Health & wellbeingDigestive problems
Use : 2 drops of the mixture diluted in a little honey or olive oil morning and evening. In addition, massage the stomach in the morning and evening with 5 drops of this mixture diluted in 5 drops of apricot kernel carrier oil to reinforce its tonic action on the intestinal tract.
Health & wellbeingLow energy, fatigue
Use: 6 to 8 drops of the mixture in the lower spine morning and evening for 3 weeks.
Essential Oils
1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)
Carrier Oils
1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml
Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)
Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C
Further information
1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml
1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml
However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.
1
"Aromatherapy exactly"
P. Franchomme and Dr D. Pénoël
2
Aroma-News newsletters from the NARD association
3
'Aromatherapy - Healing with essential oils'
Dominique Baudoux - Editions Amyris
4
www.osmoz.fr
5
www.auparfum.com
6
"Aromatherapy - body and soul"
A. Bitsas
7
"Aromatherapy"
M. Werner and R. Von Braunschweig
8
"Le formulaire d'aromathérapie pratique pour le prescripteur et le conseil pharmaceutique"
D. Baudoux
9
'"L'huile essentielle à tous les étages"
D. Baudoux
10
"La bible de l'aromathérapie"
N. Purchon
11
'La cuisine aux huiles essentielles - Des recettes saines et créatives'
Pataud A. (2004), Editions Ambre.
12
Cooking with essential oils and floral waters. Editions La Plage.
Cupillard E. and V. (2006)
13
http://www.mariefrance.fr/cuisine/un-produit-une-recette/poisson-la-tahitienne-46609.html
14
http://www.marmiton.org/magazine/tendances-gourmandes_cuisine-aux-huiles-essentielles_3.aspx