Ginger essential oil is extracted from the plant Zingiberaceae officinale of the Zingiberaceae family and is also known as Common or Jamaica Ginger.
Oil properties: Ginger oil can vary in color from pale yellow to a darker amber color and the viscosity also ranges from medium to watery. It is strong smelling oil - spicy, sharp, warm and with a hint of lemon and pepper, which smells of actual ginger.
Origin of ginger oil: The plant is said to originate from India, China, and Java, yet is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It was most likely brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as a condiment and spice.
Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3 - 4 feet high with a thick spreading tuberous rhizome. Every year it shoots up a stalk with narrow spear-shaped leaves, as well as white or yellowflowers growing directly from the root.
The name ginger is said to be derived from the Gingi district in India, where tea made from ginger is used forstomach upsets.
Extraction: The oil is extracted by means of steam distillation from the unpeeled or dried, ground-up root (rhizome) of the plant, and can yield about 2 - 4 % oil.
Chemical composition: The essential oil has various chemical constituents including the following: a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, borneol, y-terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, b-bisabolene, and zingiberene.
Precautions: Ginger oil is non-toxic and non-irritant (except when used in high concentrations) but could irritate sensitive skin and can also cause photosensitivity.
APPLICATION:
No fillers, additives, bases or carriers added. These high-quality oils are excellent for Aromatherapy,skin and hair care.
Oil properties: Ginger oil can vary in color from pale yellow to a darker amber color and the viscosity also ranges from medium to watery. It is strong smelling oil - spicy, sharp, warm and with a hint of lemon and pepper, which smells of actual ginger.
Origin of ginger oil: The plant is said to originate from India, China, and Java, yet is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It was most likely brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as a condiment and spice.
Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3 - 4 feet high with a thick spreading tuberous rhizome. Every year it shoots up a stalk with narrow spear-shaped leaves, as well as white or yellow
The name ginger is said to be derived from the Gingi district in India, where tea made from ginger is used for
Extraction: The oil is extracted by means of steam distillation from the unpeeled or dried, ground-up root (rhizome) of the plant, and can yield about 2 - 4 % oil.
Chemical composition: The essential oil has various chemical constituents including the following: a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, borneol, y-terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, b-bisabolene, and zingiberene.
Precautions: Ginger oil is non-toxic and non-irritant (except when used in high concentrations) but could irritate sensitive skin and can also cause photosensitivity.
APPLICATION:
No fillers, additives, bases or carriers added. These high-quality oils are excellent for Aromatherapy,
