Ginger Root (Dried) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Zingiber Officinale Origin: China Plant Part: Root Scent: Earthy, Woody, Warm, and Slightly Peppery/Spicy Color: Light Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Base Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Strong Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Dried Ginger Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends If you’re looking to add a little spice to your life, look no further than our dried ginger essential oil! Ginger is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, making it a fabulous addition to DIY soaps and candles. It can also add a little zing to your aromatherapy practice, offering up a festive fragrance that not only smells great but can also help combat nausea and indigestion. You can also incorporate ginger oil into massage therapy, using it to help soothe aching muscles and joints. Ginger is one of the most famous spices in the world. Native to Southeast Asia it is part of the Zingiberaceae family, which also contains the spices cardamom and turmeric. Historically speaking, ginger is one of the oldest oils around, but it is no longer wild. Now, ginger is what we call a cultigen, meaning it has been adapted by human action to make it what it is today. Dried ginger essential oil actually comes from the rhizome of the ginger plant, rather than the root. Despite this, you will still see it called ginger root as another common name. Popular dried ginger essential oil uses include soothing stomach upset, relief of aches and pains, and use as a fragrancing agent. Component Breakdown of Dried Ginger Essential Oil Zingiberene: This sesquiterpene is the constituent responsible for the characteristic ginger flavor and aroma Camphene: One of the most common terpenes, camphene is a common food additive. It also plays a role in the preparation of certain fragrances. b-phellandrene: A monoterpene and an organic plant metabolite. With an odor similar to citrusy peppermint, phellandrene is common in many fragrances. a-Pinene: Another common terpene, a-Pinene is prevalent in many coniferous trees. Research indicates pinene to be antimicrobial and antibacterial . Borneol: Borneol is a terpene derivative natural to many plants. It is common to see this component in use in Chinese Medicine, and it is also a natural insect repellent 1,8 Cineole: The more common name for cineole is eucalyptol. As the name indicates, it is the main constituent in eucalyptus oil. Cineole is a colorless monoterpenoid with the characteristic minty aroma of eucalyptus and cooling properties. B-Elemene: Beta elemene is a sesquiterpene. Currently, studies are underway to look at b-elemene as a potential chemotherapy drug . In China, it is already approved for adjunct treatment of some cancers. ar-Curcumene: Plant metabolite B-sesquiphellandrene: Another plant metabolite, b-sesquiphellandrene is classified as a sesquiterpenoid. Wholesale Uses of Dried Ginger Essential Oil In addition to being a common ingredient in many (delicious) dishes, this aromatic spice