Ginger Essential Oil

Purely Essential Ginger essential oil is warming, energising, uplifting and has a strong and spicy scent.

This therapeutic grade essential oil is extracted from Zingiber officinale via steam distillation and boasts many benefits for well being including easing pain and inflammation of joints, muscles and symptoms of arthritic conditions. It is well known for alleviating nausea, headaches and migraines, as well as aiding symptoms of PMS and digestion issues.

Ginger essential oil’s therapeutic benefits come from its Gingerol compounds which acts as a highly potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It is also made up of about 90% sesquiterpenes, defensive agents that have antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties.

Used topically for its wonderful, stimulating effect, research has shown it to have great benefits for tired & sore bodies as it eases pain & inflammation of joints, muscles & arthritic conditions.

It’s pain-fighting components like Zingibain, provides relief from menstrual cramps, headaches, backaches & soreness.

Ginger essential oil contains a very high level of antioxidants, which helps prevent certain types of cell damage, especially those caused by oxidation or free radicals.

It helps soothe redness of skin, inhibits the signs of skin damage and aging, plus restores a healthy complexion. The high level of antioxidants also help soothe redness of skin, inhibit signs of skin damage, is anti-aging & restores healthy skin complexion.

Moreover, it is also used to benefit hair as Ginger essential oil contributes to health and cleanliness of scalp, soothes dryness and itchiness, and enhances healthier hair growth by simulation and improving circulation to the scalp. In aromatherapy, it relieves feelings of anxiety, anxiousness, depression & exhaustion. Additionally, it alleviates nausea, dizziness, headaches and migraines. 

Major Constituents found in Ginger essential oil are a-Zingiberene, B-phellandrene, camphene, E-E-afarnesene, B-sesquiphellandrene, ar-curcumene, B-bisabolene and y-curcumene. (Reference: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5412204/)

Suggestions for use:

For aromatherapy benefits, add 5-8 drops to diffuser, or sufficient amount to oil burner.

For topical use, add 1-3 drops in 50ml of a carrier oil of your choice.

For a soothing and rejuvenating bath, add 15-20 drops to hot4 bath water.

For a toning and nourishing face mask, mix 2 drops to 2 tablespoons of raw, organic honey, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Apply mixture to the face as a mask and leave on for up to 30 minutes before rinsing off with tepid water.

For an anti-dandruff hair mask, combine 3-5 drops with 20ml of extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Massage mixture into the scalp and leave on 15-30 minutes before rinsing out with mild shampoo. This treatment can be repeated up to 3 times per week to prevent dry, itching scalp and to stimulate hair growth.

Do not ingest.

Avoid using near eyes.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep out of direct sunlight.

Discontinue use of any essential oil if you experience any irritations or adverse reactions.