Uses:
Ginger is considered a universal medicine in Ayurveda. A warming stimulant, it aids digestive sharpens the senses and aids the memory. It is a common remedy for fatigue and chills.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with water for use as hydrosol.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Zingiber officinale The name ginger comes from the Sanskrit srngaveram which means antler root, a reference to the rhizome's shape
Oil Characteristics:
Light yellow to orange in color with a pungent, sweet-spicy aroma and taste, this oil has a medium consistency and is a middle note in perfumery.
Chemical Characteristics:
a-pinene 0.5% camphene 0.1 - 2.1% b-pinene 2.0 % 1,8 cineole 4.1 - 11.25 Borneol 0.5 - 2.2% y-terpineol 0.4% - 2.4 % nerol 0.1 - 2.8 % geraniol 3.1 - 23 % geranial 12.7 - 35.8 % geranyl acetate 29.4 % b-bisabolene 0.9-2.9 % zingiberene 18% - 13.7%
Chemical Profile:
a-pinene 0.5% camphene 0.1 - 2.1% b-pinene 2.0 % 1,8 cineole 4.1 - 11.25 Borneol 0.5 - 2.2% y-terpineol 0.4% - 2.4 % nerol 0.1 - 2.8 % geraniol 3.1 - 23 % geranial 12.7 - 35.8 % geranyl acetate 29.4 % b-bisabolene 0.9-2.9 % zingiberene 18% - 13.7%
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity at 25°C- .881 Refractive Index at 20°C- 1.4825 Optical Rotation at 20°C - -43° 45'
Production Method:
Steam Distillation- rhizomes
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
