Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Growing method: ECOCERT
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Part of the plant: Dry root
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka

Perfumery note: middle to base with medium to strong intensity

Blends with: bergamot, cinnamon, clove, cypress, frankincense, juniper, laveder, lemon, lemongrass, lime, orange, rosemary, spearmint, ylang-ylang

Ginger has a warm, earth, spicy aroma with an undertone of lemon and pepper. It can be warming and soothing to mind and body after a long day. 

PRIMARY CONSTITUENTS: a-zingiberene, b-Sesquiphellandrene, b-Bisabolene, a-farnesene

Safety: 

  • Always dilute when applying to the skin.

  • Some sources state ginger may by exhibit low phototoxicity.

  • If there is a history of health concerns such a liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, or using medication, consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using aromatherapy products.

Tisserand & Young do not indicate any specific safe concerns.

Store tightly sealed away from light and heat.

For additional information and safety recommendations, we suggest reviewing Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young ISBN: 0443062412 / 978-0443062414

CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use.