Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Ginger Organic

Ginger essential oil is reputed to be an aphrodisiac and general tonic. Ginger essential oil is also known to help with motion sickness, when inhaled on a handkerchief. Ginger essential oil adds a fresh, spicy fragrance to skincare products, which blends perfectly with citrus fruit.

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Properties and uses

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The therapeutic and culinary virtues of ginger have been known and used for a long time. Ginger originated in China, where it has been found for over 2,000 years, and was imported into ancient Egypt, where it was used for mummification. It was used in cooking and for its digestive properties by the Greeks and Romans. Its aphrodisiac properties were also widely used in the Middle Ages. The high-quality fresh ginger essential oil we offer comes from organically-grown plantations in Côte d'Ivoire, without the use of fertilisers or pesticides.

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.

Properties and uses

Ginger essential oil is traditionally used for : Aerophagia, bloating and flatulence , decreased libido , constipation, poor digestion , erectile dysfunction , motion sickness , vomiting, nausea

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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

In practice

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.

Precautions

  • 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.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Constipation (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • 2 ml Aniba rosaedora essential oil (Rosewood)
  • 2 ml Ocimum basilicum ssp basilicum essential oil (Basil)
  • 2 ml Pinus pinaster oleoresin essential oil (maritime pine)
  • 4 ml Zingiber officinale Pinus pinaster (Ginger)
  • Supplement with 30 ml of Corylus avellana (Hazelnut) OIL or Transcutol

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.

Flatulence (N. Purchon)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • Ginger EO

Use: 1 drop in a tablespoon of honey dissolved in a glass of hot water. Sip slowly.

SOS constipation (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • 3 ml Ginger essential oil
  • 2 ml Tropical Basil essential oil

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.

Erectile dysfunction (Aroma news - Nard)

Health & wellbeingLow energy, fatigue

  • 1 ml Zingiber officinale essential oil (Ginger)
  • 0.3 ml Cinnamomum verum essential oil (Cinnamon bark)
  • 1 ml Mentha citrata essential oil (Bergamot mint)
  • 1 ml Fokienia hodginsii essential oil (Fujian cypress)
  • Complement to 30 ml of hazelnut oil

Use: 6 to 8 drops of the mixture in the lower spine morning and evening for 3 weeks.

Equivalents

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.

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P. Franchomme and Dr D. Pénoël

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Dominique Baudoux - Editions Amyris

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A. Bitsas

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M. Werner and R. Von Braunschweig

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D. Baudoux

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'"L'huile essentielle à tous les étages"

D. Baudoux

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"La bible de l'aromathérapie"

N. Purchon

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'La cuisine aux huiles essentielles - Des recettes saines et créatives'

Pataud A. (2004), Editions Ambre.

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Cupillard E. and V. (2006)

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