A tropical perennial herb with thick tuberous rhizome. The essential oil is obtained via steam distillation of the dried rhizomes.
Therapeutic benefits:
- Circulatory system : a circulatory stimulant, making it useful for poor circulation, cold hands and feet, cardiac fatigue and angina pectoris.
- Digestive system : stimulates and warms the digestive system, making it useful for poor digestion, abdominal distenstion and flatulence. It is one of the oils that is useful to relieve travel and morning sickness.
- Musculoskeletal system : use in massage for rheumatism, arthritis and muscular pain of a cold contracting type.
- Respiratory system : recommended for catarrhal conditions, coughs.
How to use:
For massage : Mix 3 to 4 drops of essential oils with 3 tablespoonful of carrier oil.
For bath : Mix about 6 to 8 drops of essential oils with 2 tablespoonful of carrier oil or epsom salt and add the mixture into bathtub filled with warm water. Do not soak for more than 15 minutes.
For vaporisation : Add 6 to 8 drops of essential oils into a tea-light candle burner or electric burner. For tea-light candle burner, do add water.
Ingredients: Zingiber officinale
Country of Origin: China
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Size: 10ml, 30ml or 100ml