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Perhaps the most popular DIY health ingredient is the ginger. It is equally a favorite in essential oils. It is known as common or Jamaica ginger and belongs to the zingiberaceae officinale family. It is a pungent concoction of wonder in each bottle for various uses around the house and office.
History of Ginger
It was perhaps one of the first spices to be traded across by the Arabs and at the time it was used in cooking and general household additives. The Chinese then discovered its medicinal properties and began its long journey as a plant of much herbal power. It was initially used for the restoration of the chi flow and so strengthening the heart.
The Romans in another part of the world were using ginger as an additive in their wines as it contains sensuous mood enhancing powers. To date Ginger is popularly said to be from China, India, Java and other parts of Africa.
What are the properties of Ginger essential oil?
The oil contains a vast and rich collection of properties. It is derived through steam distillation of the root and that rhizome can yield between 2-4% pure oil.
Composition
| Alpha pinene | beta pinene | b-bisalodene | Zingiberene |
| geranyl acetate | nerol | borneol |
These all work together to give you and your family a select utility as any of the following;.
Analgesic
For treatment of a number of general aches and pains such a headaches, fever and muscle pains, ginger is an excellent cure. You can add it in your regular tea or mix it in with lemon or any citrus juice for more effective results.
Antiseptic
Ginger can be used in cleaning, Pour in a drop into your cleaning water and you will be assured of a clean bacteria free environment. You can also use it on open sores and for cleaning wounds so that they are not infected.
Antispasmodic
The essential oil is fully equipped with calming properties. It can regulate spasmodic movement of the body thus works well for patients suffering from nervous disorders and epileptic cases.
Stomachic
The stomach lining is sensitive and can be affected by a number of infections. When you use ginger, it will ease the toxicity within substances in the stomach lining thereby correcting the state of your stomach.
Sudorific
For fevers to disappear, you will need to break out in a sweat and the temperature regulated. Using ginger has that effect in that it encourages sweating reducing and lowering the fever. Sweating also helps reduce toxins from within the body.
Aphrodisiac
Ginger is said to have been used by the Romans in wines for its sensuous ability, it works wonders in increasing sexual desire and for pushing you into the “mood.”.
Laxative and carminative
For indigestion, ginger is a great reliever. It would neutralize and help break down food particles thus easing the pressure of indigestion.
For better results with ginger essential oil, you may want to blend it with other oils especially the citrusy and spicy types as well as; Rose, sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, bergamot, Frankincense and neroli.
Other uses of Ginger essential oil
- Rheumatism
- Sea sickness
- Bruising
- Carbuncles
- Arthritis
- Nausea
- Hangover
- Coughs and colds
- Congestion
- Colic
- Diarrhea
Ginger can cause photosensitivity and so caution is needed in use as you will have to really dilute it before usage. You can also use ginger as a tonic and skin treatment ingredient in your regular facial lotions.
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