Ginger essential oil, extracted from the root of the ginger plant, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. Ginger originates from the tropical rainforests of Southern Asia and has long been used as a natural remedy.

Ginger essential oil uses

Ginger has been found in home healing kits for generations, and it’s easy to see why. Ginger arrived on Europe’s shores in the first century AD and was used by the Romans in both cooking and for its natural healing properties. Today, it’s still a go-to remedy for all kinds of everyday ailments.

When a common cold strikes, it can help to clear the airways and relieve congestion. Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam to clear the mind and open the air passages. Ginger is also great at fighting nausea and is often used by women struggling with morning sickness. If you’re suffering, try adding a few drops to a diffuser first thing in the morning to help relieve the symptoms.

When mixed with a carrier oil and applied topically, ginger is often found to relieve the pain caused by arthritis. This may be because it helps to reduce inflammation throughout the body. It also helps to calm digestive problems and upset stomachs and relieve the tension that can cause migraines and headaches.

Ginger essential oil benefits

One of the best things about ginger essential oil is that it’s just as beneficial (if not more so) as fresh ginger. Because the essential oil has more gingerol, aromatherapists can save money and enjoy the same benefits of trusty ginger in their homes.

Thanks to its high level of antioxidant activity, ginger is popular in skincare applications and facial products. Its rich, distinctive aroma helps to reduce feelings of stress, so it’s a great addition to any daily self-care routine.
Aromatherapists believe ginger essential oil helps to invoke feelings of self-belief. If you have a big day ahead, make sure you have a few drops on a handkerchief so that you can breathe the empowering fragrance when you need it.

Ginger has a medium to strong aroma, and it seems to work as a natural libido booster. Add a few drops to your diffuser or a warm bath to set the scene for a romantic evening for two. There are few areas of our health that ginger doesn’t have a positive impact on, and it even fights infections as it’s a natural antiseptic. If you’re expanding your home aromatherapy collection, always have a bottle of ginger included – you never know when it will come in handy.

Ginger oil blends well with sandalwood, bergamot, ylang ylang, and other spicy essential oils.

Ginger essential oil facts

Botanical name	Zingiber officinalis
Plant part	Root
Extraction method	Steam
Origin	China
Colour	Light Yellow
Consistency	Light
Note	Middle/base
Strength of aroma	Medium to strong
Aromatic scent	Ginger has a spicy, woody, warm scent with slight hints of lemon and pepper