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Distributor #475252.
This website's testimonials and products are specific to Young Living Essential
Oils, unless otherwise noted.
Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber Officinale)
Ginger essential oil has a warm, spicy fragrance that is energizing and romantic. Supportive of the digestive system,
it is commonly used to combat nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness and has
been studied for its gentle, stimulating effects.* Most essential oils work best when blended
with each other. The right combination will enhance the effects and power of the
essential oils. For some basic "oil recipes", check out our Recipe page or visit
our Essential Oil Blends store for some outstanding "Ready-Blends", created by
Young Living.
Body Systems Affected: Digestive and nervous
system
Uses: Ginger essential oil can be used for loss
of appetite, arthritis, broken bones, colds, colic, congestion, cramps,
digestive problems, indigestion, motion sickness, rheumatism, sore throat and
sprains. Ginger has also been used for alcoholism.
French medicinal uses include Angina, prevention of contagious disease,
diarrhea, flatulence, impotence, rheumatic pain and tonsilitis. See data on study on fighting nausea
from chemo treatments "Anti-emetic effect of ginger powder versus placebo as an
add-on therapy in children and young adults receiving high emetogenic
chemotherapy (PDF)
Historical Uses: Ginger has been used in
Gingerbread up to 4000 years ago in Greece, in Egyptian cuisine as a spice and
in Roman times in wine for it's aphrodisiac powers.. Indians have used it in tea
to calm upset stomachs and the Chinese use it in their tonics to strengthen the
heart and relive congestion. Hawaiians use it to scent clothing and as a spice.
Ginger is also very popular to add to shampoos and lotions.
Properties: Antiseptic, laxative, stimulant,
tonic and warming.
Aromatherapy Effects: Ginger essential oil may
influence physical energy, sex, love and courage.
Scent: Sweet, spicy, woody, warm, tenacious,
fresh and sharp.
How to use: Diffuse. Apply to
Vita Flex points and/or directly on area of concern.
Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute
one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp.
of honey. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumptions by the FDA.
Safety: Repeated use can result in contact
sensitization. Avoid direct sunlight or UV light for 3 to 6 hours after use.
Do not use on children under 6 yrs old. For children 6 years and older use with
caution and greater dilution.
Suggested Blending Oils: All spice oils, all
citrus oils, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, myrtle, rosemary and spearmint.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Vertigo
"I have really bad vertigo. I started applying Ginger around my ear a couple of
times a day and the vertigo is gone! As soon as I get any symptoms (dizziness),
I apply a couple of drops again, and the dizziness goes away within minutes.
Cramps
"I have a friend who was suffering from debilitating menstrual cramps, very
unusual for her. She went to her OB and, among other things, was prescribed
strong painkillers.
Before trying them, I gave her a mixture of 8 drops of ginger and 8 drops of
rosemary diluted in 2 Tablespoons of organic olive oil. She said it helped her
tremendously. The mixture is a double-strength version of what I use on my
two-year-olds feet to stop his occasional nighttime foot cramps."
Stomach Flu
"I started getting this 'bug' that the kids have been passing around. I had 30
minutes to leave for my sons JROTC competition and knew I wouldn't be able to
make it, I had nausea and diarrhea. I placed 2 drops each of Ginger and
Peppermint in 1 cup of water and drank it down. We made it to the competition
early and it is now 6pm and I am still feeling fine."
Testimonials and application suggestions for Ginger
Essential Oil can be found at Oil Testimonials
and the Essentially Ours Yahoo Group.
