dōTERRA Ginger Zingiber officinale, Essential Oil, 15 ml-1 pack

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dōTERRA Ginger Zingiber officinale, Essential Oil, 15 ml-1 pack
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Description

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 flavour when used as a kitchen spice. In Western tradition, Ginger is most often used in sweets like gingerbread or ginger biscuits.

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 essential oil in the palm of your hand and inhale.
  • When diffused, Ginger blends well with Vetiver, Fennel, Cinnamon Bark and Lemon essential oils.
  • Use Ginger essential oil in your favourite sweet and savoury dishes.

Directions for Use

**Diffusion:**Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice

**Food flavour use:**Add one or two drops to food.

Cautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.

Primary Benefits

  • Ginger has a hot, spicy and fragrant flavour.
  • A popular spice used in many dishes from around the world.
  • Provides a fragrant and soothing aroma.

Aromatic Description

Hot, spicy

Collection Method

Steam distillation, CO2 extraction

Plant Part

Root

Main Constituents

α-zingiberene, β-sesquiphellandrene