Ginger Root
• Soothes aching joints and muscles (proper dilution)
• Warming in a chest rub for cold and flu
• Analgesic & rubefacient
Ginger is one of my favorite essential oils, but we can offer steamed ginger oil. Most distillations are made from a dry spring and are fragrant ... Also, my daughter's reaction is the wrong word.
The ginger we've offered over the years is delicious, but you have to take some precautions when using it. It is more irritating than traditional steam distilled ginger (especially for mucous membranes) and requires very light manual use.This excellent scented steam distillation sample is always irritating to the skin and should be used with a gentle hand, while regular aromatherapy dilutions should be safe for the skin.
Ginger essential oil is ideal for those who have not tried it before to turn joints and muscles into painful or upset stomachs. Make sure to dilute the ginger so the heat doesn't irritate your skin. It is an excellent ingredient in massage mixes for muscle pain or as a warming ingredient in "sinus massage" for colds or flu.
Recent studies have shown that cinnamon leaf and ginger are synergistic pain relievers and rubs. The combination of the two is most effective in less than one dilution.
Ginger can be an aphrodisiac and some people use it to treat male impotence.
To reduce stomach inflammation or heartburn, we usually add a drop of ginger oil to a cup in a teaspoon of honey. Fill with hot water, stir and drink. Instant ginger tea!
Safety: Robert Tisserand cautions that there are no unknown dangers.
Shelf life: approximately 2 to 3 years after opening the bottle. Storing full, frozen and semi-finished bottles in filled small bottles can extend shelf life.
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