Ginger

Zingiber officinale

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Aromatics: Hot, spicy

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Uses: digestive calmative, aid with relieving nausea

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This well-known hot, pungent and spicy oil is derived of over 110 different compounds, includes sesquiterpenes, which have known antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh ginger rhizome sourced from Madagascar is used for doTERRA’s Ginger essential.

 

Internally Ginger is best known as a digestive aid and for helping to ease occasional indigestion and nausea. Ginger essential oil can also be applied topically or inhaled for a soothing aroma.

 

Additionally, you can spice up any dish, especially if you are looking for classic Asian flavours. In the Western world, Ginger is commonly used in sweets such as gingerbread and Ginger snaps.

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Emotionally ginger commands the users to be fully present and take responsibility for their life circumstances. To be successful in life one must be wholly committed to it.

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Diffusion:

• Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

• Inhale straight from the bottle

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Internal use:

• Use Ginger essential oil in your favourite sweet and savoury dishes.

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Topical use: 

• Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

• During a long car ride, diffuse or place a drop of Ginger in the palm of your hand and inhale.

 

Fun Fact: In the 13th and 14th Centuries, one pound of Ginger cost the equivalent to a sheep!

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The oil blends well with this essential oil are cassia, Fennel, Blue Tansy and spearmint.