Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Ginger
Appearance
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger oil comes from the root of Zingiber officinale plants. It has a warm and spicy scent. It has warming, uplifting and stimulating effects.
Properties
[edit | edit source]Digestive
[edit | edit source]Alleviates nausea, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and constipation.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes depression.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Eases catarrh, bronchitis, colds and flu.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- May cause photo-sensitivity.