Ginger Constituents:Volatile oil,(mainly zingiberone and bisabolene), oleoresin (containing the pungent principles gingerols, shogaols and zingerone), fats, protein, starch, vitamins A and B, minerals, amino acids.

Ginger Oil Description

Ginger contains up to three percent of a fragrant essential oil whose main constituents are sogalols and gingeols, with (-)-zingiberene as the main component. Ginger flowers have an aromatic smell, but the essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizome. The essential oil is hot, sweet and spicy, it warms the body and relaxes tight and sore muscles without burning.

arthritis *bruises *Cough *Warming/Relaxing *

The ginger family of plants is a tropical group, and the genus Zingiber includes about 85 species of aromatic herbs from East Asia and tropical Australia. Zingiber officinale, exaxt origins are unclear, but it has been used for a millenia in both China and India. The Chinese name jiang means to defend, suggesting that ginger helps protect the body from cold.

Ginger root is very effective for controlling nausea of all types, curbing motion sickness, morning sickness, and nausea. Ginger is an excellent digestive, aiding in the absorbtion of food, and elimination of gas and bloating. Ginger stimulates circulation so it is good for cold hands and feet. The oil is anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving and helps to mobilize the body's own healing agents to ease fibromyalgia and arthritis. Ginger directs blood to the pelvic area and helps relieve pelvic blockages. Its antispasmodic properties relax the smooth muscles and thus help alleviate menstrual cramps.¹