Ginger

When used as a kitchen spice, the hot, earthy nature of Ginger 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 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 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.

Primary Benefits

• May help to support healthy digestion
• May help to reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion
• May help reduce occasional nausea

Uses

• Inhale from the palms or the bottle during long car rides
• Apply on lower abdomen for a soothing massage after a meal
• Add a drop to warm bath water for a soothing aromatic experience
• Combine one drop of Ginger oil with honey in hot water for a soothing, herbal tea
• Use one drop to enhance the flavor of fresh ginger in sweet and savory recipes
• Diffuse for a soothing, invigorating aroma

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. May dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Plant Part

Root

Extraction Method

Steam distillation

Aromatic Description

Hot, spicy