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Ginger oil is a pale yellow to yellow volatile oil, with ginger Spicy fragrance.
Ginger oil is extracted by the steam distillation from unpeeled or dried (rhizome) of plants.
It has various chemical compounds that include pinene, camphene, pinene, cineole, linalool, borneol, terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, bisabolene, zingiberene
Applications:
1. Aromatherapy uses:
The therapeutic properties of Ginger oil are analgesic, anti-emetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific and tonic.
2. Pharmaceutical Uses:
Ginger oil is used in the treatment of fractures, rheumatism, arthritis, bruising, carbuncles, diarrhea, colic, cramps, nausea, hangovers, travel and sea sickness, colds and flu, sores on the skin, sore throat,catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, chills and fever.
3. Cosmetics and Toiletries:
In cosmetics and essence, it is helpful in skin care as well increase fragrance, essential oils are highly versatile and can be used in a variety of ways such as room fragrances, bath oils, massage oils, perfumes, inhalations, natural preservatives and in cosmetic preparations. This ginger essence oil is uncut, undiluted, alcohol free, long lasting high grade essence oil - excellent for aromatherapy uses - to scent candles; freshen potpourri; in soap making; massage oils; bath oil and also as a perfume body oil.
4. Fragrance :
Ginger oil can be used for arthritis, rheumatism, lethargy, nausea, colds and flu, muscle aches, poor circulation and digestive upsets and wildly used in lot of perfumery creation and blending with other essential oils such as :
· Used in burners and vaporizers in vapor therapy;
· Used In blended massage oil or diluted in the bath;
· Blended in base cream or lotion;
· Drop on handkerchief for quick inhalation;
· Used with hot compresses
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