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Zingiber officinalis, Root, Steam Distilled, from China
Aroma: Ginger Root has a warm, spicy, earthy, woody scent with a hint of lemon and pepper, very similar to the powdered spice.
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 centuries as both a condiment and spice. It has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times; it is recorded specifically in both Sanskrit and Chinese texts. It is also mentioned in literature from the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians.
Common Uses: Ginger oil is traditionally helpful for colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness) muscle aches (particularly the back), circulation issues and arthritic pain. It also has warming properties that help to combat loneliness and depression. Ginger is also viewed as an aphrodisiac based on its grounding and energizing properties.
Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, nausea, poor circulation. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-64.]
Processing Method: CO2 Extraction. Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction is done at less than 35 degrees Celsius, and only 99.9% of food-grade carbon dioxide is used. In certain conditions at a low temperature, Carbon Dioxide can be pressurized to become a liquid. This liquid then acts as a solvent and is used to extract the oil from plants. After the extraction is completed, it is brought back to normal temperature. The CO2 rapidly converts to gas leaving behind high-quality oil that is free of solvents. CO2 extracted essential oils may have slight gelling or clouding when oils are cold, but when the product is warmed the oil will become a clear liquid again. This method of extraction method yields a greater number of aromatic compounds from the plant than any other distillation process, and it leaves no residual or chemical changes from the extraction process as with other solvents used.
Constituents: a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, borneol, y-terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, B-bisabolene, zingiberene. [B. Lawrence, "Ginger Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, February/March 1982, 30, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 167.] Ziniberene: 30.88%
Colour: Light Yellow
Consistency: Light
Note: A middle to base note
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Safety Information: Slightly phototoxic. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 236.] Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours.
Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 206.]
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with the eyes should be avoided.