doTERRA – Ginger Essential Oil

Description

When used as a kitchen spice, the hot, earthy nature of Ginger oil adds flavor to a variety of dishes, and can help to support healthy digestion.*

DESCRIPTION:

Newly sourced from Madagascar, doTERRA Ginger essential oil is derived from the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant—the subterranean stalk of a plant that shoots out the root system. A featured ingredient in many Asian dishes, Ginger oil has a hot, fragrant flavor when used as a kitchen spice. In Western tradition, Ginger is most often used in sweets—gingerbread and ginger snaps being two examples. Internal use of Ginger oil is best known as a digestive aid and for helping to ease occasional indigestion and nausea.* Ginger essential oil can also be applied topically or inhaled for a soothing aroma.

USES:

During a long car ride, diffuse or place a drop of Ginger oil in the palm of your hand and inhale.
Apply over lower abdomen for a soothing massage.
Use Ginger essential oil in your favorite sweet and savory dishes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

This oil is Kosher certified.

PRIMARY BENEFITS:

• Internal use may help support healthy digestion*
• Known as an internal use digestive aid to help ease occasional indigestion and nausea*
• Soothing and calming aroma

AROMATIC DESCRIPTION:

Hot, spicy

COLLECTION MEHTOD:

Steam distillation

PLANT PART:

Root

MAIN CONSTITUENTS: 

α-zingiberene, beta-sesquiphellandrene

CAUTIONS:

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.