Effects: Warming.
Aroma: Top note.
This plant originates from India, China, Africa, and Australia. Ginger root is used extensively in cooking, as it is an excellent digestive aid.
Properties:
- Analgesic.
- Antidepressant.
- Expectorant.
- Stimulant.
- Digestive aid.
Contra-indications:
Ginger may irritate sensitive skins.
Extraction:
Steam distillation of the dried and ground roots.
Uses:
- Catarrh.
- Colds and flu.
- Arthritis.
- Indigestion.
- Constipation.
Ginger is also helpful for stimulating poor circulation.
It can be used to ease arthritis, rheumatism and sprains either as a blended massage oil or as a compress.
It is useful in respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.
It can be helpful in digestive problems such as flatulence, colic, diarrhoea.
It has a positive effect on the nervous system and can help nervous exhaution.
Scent:Woody, warm spicy.
Combines with:
- Eucalyptus.
- Cedarwood.
- Citrus oils.
