Health Benefits:

The essential warming property of gingerol, the active ingredient of ginger root, makes it ideal for digestive tract health and has traditionally been used for indigestion and nausea, including morning sickness. The essential oil can be topically applied in highly diluted form over the abdomen in a compress, or the fresh root grated into warm water for a digestive tisane. Fresh ginger root added in cooking or in tea form stimulates appetite.  

The essential oil, when diffused or inhaled, supports the lungs natural function of clearing congestion.   When diffused or massaged into skin (always highly diluted), ginger operates as an immune booster and a tonic, a restorative for vital health.   Commonly used in Chinese medicine to strengthen the heart, recent research indicates it may play a role in supporting healthy cholesterol levels.  

The deeply warming qualities of ginger root essential oil render it useful in supporting those subject to seasonal affective disorder; as a general restorative for emotional depletion, it is effective in revitalizing energy and counteracting exhaustion.

How to Use:

Ginger essential oil can be applied topically if highly diluted (1% or less), as a compress, or in the bath, through direct inhalation, or diffuser.

Apply a drop of ginger oil to a tissue or cotton ball for enhancing digestive balance and as a quick support for nausea, morning sickness and indigestion (do not touch to nose!).

Dilute 2 drops ginger essential oil with one tablespoon castor oil as a compress or as a massage oil to support the joints and muscles.

Mix one drop ginger oil with three drops of chamomile and add to a warm bath to soothe digestive upset.

For lung health and to support the lungs natural ability to decongest, use a few drops of cardamom essential oil plus two drops of thyme essential oil in steam therapy.

Diffuse ginger oil (or use direct palm inhalation) with bergamot to support healthy energy levels and feelings of well being.

Ginger Oil Recipes:

Muscle Health formula: 4 drops ginger, 6 drops peppermint, 6 drops eucalyptus globulus, 2 drops sweet birch in 30ml marula or other carrier oil

Digestive Balance blend: 4 drops ginger, 8 drops peppermint, 8 drops grapefruit, 4 drops fennel, 2 drops nutmeg in 30ml marula or other carrier oil

More Information:

The name ginger is said to be derived from the Gingi district in India, where tea made from ginger is used for stomach upsets. It was one of the first products to travel the spice route from Asia to Europe, where both the Greeks and Romans made extensive use of it. Romans in particular appreciated ginger for its sensual mood enhancing powers, adding it to wine.

Safety Guidelines:

Safety Considerations for Ginger Essential Oil:

Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration), slightly phototoxic. May sensitize skin; use low dilutions and avoid face and neck. Do not take ginger essential oil internally.

Aromatic Profile & Blending:

Aromatic Profile and Blending of Ginger Essential Oil:

Perfumery Note: Middle to base
Odor: Sharp, warm, spicy-peppery, toffee-like, balsamic-woody, earthy with a hint of lemon
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Dry-out: Sweet, mildly spicy

Blends well with: bergamot, ylang ylang, lemongrass, helichrysum, all citrus oils and spice oils such as black pepper, cinnamon, clove, and cardamom

Product Details:

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Family: Zingiberaceae
Composition: 100% Pure Zingiber officinale oil
Origin: India
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Cultivation/Harvesting: Organic
Plant Part: Sundried rhizomes called “hands”
Color: Pale yellow to deep amber
Consistency: Thin to mildly viscous
Yield: 1 – 2.5%


Bottle Size: 15 ml

Why Buy From Floracopeia:

Floracopeia was established to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to the widespread ecological destruction taking place in the world, and the loss of medicinal plants on which traditional medical systems depend. We provide our customers with the highest quality essential oils and other botanical aromatic treasures through the promotion of ecological sustainability, organic agriculture, and agro-forestry projects.

Our products are acclaimed for their therapeutic-grade, high quality at affordable prices. We provide artisanal quality oils produced by small family-based distillers. We buy directly from farmers and distillers, thus supporting the local economies in which the plants are grown. We do not buy oils from the world-brokers. Floracopeia is founded with a strong medical orientation and is involved in a number of global eco-projects based in grass roots health care, spirituality, reforestation projects, and the preservation and restoration of ethno-botanical culture.