| Extraction Method: |
CO2 extraction |
| Part of Plant: |
Root |
| Country of Origin: |
France |
| Growing Method: |
Cultivated |
| Description: |
Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3 - 4 feet high (approximately 1 meter). It has a characteristic thick spreading tuberous rhizome. |
| Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get a warm, spicy, woody scent with a hint of lemon and pepper |
| Aroma Family: |
Rooties |
| Strength of Aroma: |
Medium to Strong |
| Colour: |
Light Yellow |
| Consistency: |
Thin |
| Aromatic Note: |
Middle - Base |
| Evaporation Rate: |
4-6 hours |
| Blends well with: |
Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cajeput, cedarwoods, coriander, eucalypts, fennel, fragonia, frankincense, grapefruit, ho wood, kanuka, kunzea, lemon, lime, mandarin, manuka, myrtles, neroli, patchouli, peppermint, pines, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, sweet orange, tea tree, vetiver, ylang-ylang, and other citrus oils. |
| Blending Factor: |
2 |
| Body Systems: |
Cardiovascular, Digestive, Immune, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Psychological, Respiratory |
| Therapeutic Actions: |
Analgesic, antiseptic, carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic. |
| Clinically Proven: |
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-platelet aggravation, Antiemetic, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective |
| Common Uses: |
Ginger oil is used by aromatherapists for colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), appetite loss, muscle aches (particularly the back), circulation issues and arthritic pain, inflammation and genito-urinary and lung infections. It is used in warming liniments.
Studies show that ginger increases the absorption of herbs in the body and helps to protect the liver.
It also has warming properties that help to combat loneliness, and depression.
Ginger is also viewed as an aphrodisiac based on it’s energizing properties.
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| Skincare / Perfumery: |
Ginger is used as a fragrance and freshening agent in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. |
| Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath
Inhalation – direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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| Personality Profile: |
Ginger strengthens the faint-hearted, giving courage when it is needed to venture down a new path, or to maintain the one we're on when overwhelm starts to sway or drag us away from it. |
| Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
In Chinese medicine, Ginger has a warming nature and is stimulating, helping to dispel cold conditions in the digestve, respiratory and reproductive systems. |
| Astral Profile: |
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
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| Chakra: |
Solar Plexus |
| Colour Therapy: |
orange, yellow - green, rich blue |
| Crystal: |
Topaz |
| Magical Influences: |
Magical energy, Physical energy, Sex, Love, Money, Courage |
| History: |
The plant is said to originate from India, China and Java, but is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It is believed that Ginger was brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as both a condiment and spice. It has been used for medicinal purposes since the ancient times; it is recorded specifically in both Sanskrit and Chinese texts. It is also mentioned in literature from the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians. |
| Shelf life: |
Users can expect a shelf life of 2-3 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp 8 Mar 2022
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| Cautions: |
Non-toxic, non-irritant, safe for children, elderly and pregnancy. |
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