Ginger essential oil is steam distilled from the dried rhizomes of the Zingiber officinale, a perennial herb.
A few of Ginger Essential Oil's qualities are as follows:
- often used in mens and oriental fragrances.
- has anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-septic and aphrodisiac properties.
- said to be beneficial for improving memory, muscular pain and to sharpen the senses.
- is a clear pale yellow color and has a woody, warm, spicy scent.
- may causes sensitivity in some individuals.
- blends nicely with bergamot, cedarwood(virginia), clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang.
This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.