Ginger Essential Oil

This oil is renowned as an aphrodisiac and general tonic. It is also known for its help in case of motion sickness, breathed on a handkerchief. Its fresh and spicy scent goes well with citrus fruits.


History of Ginger Essential Oil

Ginger has been consumed for millennia in several regions of the world to relieve rheumatism and nausea. It is one of the first oriental spices to enter Europe, a century before our era, thanks to Arab merchants.

From that moment, it became a root widely used for its strong taste and its therapeutic virtues: it is said that it facilitates both digestion and that its spicy smell makes it aphrodisiac!


Properties of Ginger Essential Oil

The properties of Ginger Essential Oil are explained by the presence of active compounds originally present in the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale.

For health

Digestive stimulant
Thanks to the monoterpenes it contains, Ginger Essential Oil is a powerful digestive tonic that accelerates the passage of the food bolus. It increases salivary flow and intestinal peristalsis.

Anti-inflammatory
The anti-inflammatory properties of Ginger Essential Oil are linked to its richness in sesquiterpenes and in particular Gingerols and Ginger enones which inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins.
Pain killer
The analgesic properties of Ginger are attributed to Gingerols which inhibit the synthesis of leukotrienes. They are also components that are among the most powerful antioxidants there are.

Other properties:
General tonic
Antibacterial
expectorant
Antispasmodic
Anti-nausea

For the well-being

A physical relaxant
Present in large quantities in the oil, sesquiterpenes are active in the central nervous system: they are molecules with hypotensive, analgesic, relaxing and sedative properties.

A sexual and cerebral tonic
Its richness in zingiberene and arylalkanes make Ginger Essential Oil a remarkable tonic.


Indications of Ginger Essential Oil

Ginger Essential Oil has multiple indications thanks to the many properties described above.

For health

Digestive disorders
As a digestive stimulant, Ginger Essential Oil is able to treat all of the following ailments: bloating, aerophagia, colitis, colic, constipation, alternating constipation-diarrhea, abdominal cramps, intestinal spasms, diarrhea, digestion difficult or slow, motion sickness, lack of appetite (adult and child), nausea, vomiting.

Immune deficiencies
The contribution of the essential oil to the antioxidant system makes it possible to globally increase the immune response to external aggressions.

Respiratory and ENT disorders
Thanks to its antibacterial, antioxidant and decongestant properties, Ginger can help treat the following disorders:
Bronchitis
Flu
Common cold
Sinusitis
Cough (with or without phlegm)

Muscle and joint pain
The analgesic properties of the oil make it possible to recommend it to people with pain of various origins such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle pain, joint or muscle stiffness, rheumatism.

Other indications:
The sexual breakdowns
Premenstrual pain
Pain accompanying menopause

On well-being

Anguish
Physical and/or mental asthenia
Concentration (lack)
Creativity (individual or group)
Latent depression, dark thoughts