Ginger from Madagascar

Native to India, ginger is a tall-stemmed plant with a fleshy rhizome known as the "hand". Used as both a spice and a remedy in Oriental traditions, it is now also grown in Madagascar.

Aromatherapy

Internal use :

• oral +++

External use :

• Respiratory :
  Gentle olfaction +++
  Inhalation
  Diffusion ++
• Skin use: ++
• Bath: ++

Cosmetics

External use

• Face +
• Body ++
• Hair ++

Cooking

Internal use +++

This essential oil has a fairly varied composition: sesquiterpenes dominate, but monoterpenes and terpene aldehydes are also present. In this oil, of Madagascan origin, its particular biochemistry gives it a very specific aroma.

Aromatherapy

Internal use

• Relieves motion sickness.
• Opens the appetite and contributes to good digestion.
• Supports transit.

External use

• Contributes to respiratory comfort.
• Provides suppleness and energy.
• Diffused with complementary essential oils to create a stimulating atmosphere.

Cosmetics

External use

• Adds a warm, spicy note to cosmetics.
• Helps with hair care and encourages hair growth.

Cooking

Internal use

• Goes well with fish, meat dishes or spicy desserts.

Its aroma is fresh, penetrating and peppery. This essential oil is used to warm the heart, lighten the spirit and remove blockages and inhibitions. Its Madagascan origin fits this description perfectly.

The information given in this Guide to essential oils is for information purposes only: it is a summary of the properties described in recognised aromatherapy books and/or in accordance with ancestral and popular traditions. The properties presented are taken from the works cited in the bibliography above. They do not constitute medical information or a list of indications.

• Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended dose (1 drop 3 times a day, maximum 105 mg).
• Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women or children under 6.
• Ask a health professional for advice.
• This oil has a tendency to irritate when used undiluted, so be sure to dilute it sufficiently for use on the skin.
• Risk of allergy (limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any application to the skin (at least 48 hours before use).
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Keep out of reach of young children.
• Keep away from heat and light.