Baldwins Ginger (zingiber Officinale) Essential Oil

Country of Origin: China

Family: Zingiberaceae

Method of extraction: Steam Distillation

Parts: Rhizome

Chemical constituents: Borneol (Alcohol), Citral (Aldehyde), Cineole (Ketone), Zingiberene (Sesquiterpene), Camphene, Limonene, Phellandrene (Terpenes

Properties: Warming, Stimulating.

Ideal for combating morning, sea and travel sickness, Ginger Essential oil can help to balance your digestive system, and leave your stomach feeling calm and settled. Often used to treat colds and the flu, Ginger can also be used to help clear your skin of bruises and irritation; ease arthritis, rheumatism, congestion and fevers, and help you to overcome aches and pain.

And reputed to ease feelings of loneliness and winter depression, this energising oil can be put to a number of good uses in burners, oils, base creams and hot compresses.

Blends well with: Blend with Bergamot, Frankincense, Neroli, Rose and Ylang-Ylang to enhance its spicy aroma.

Precautions: Best avoided during pregnancy.