Zingy, warming, and invigorating, Ginger Root Essential Oil awakens the senses. Extracted via super-critical methods from the rhizomes of organic Madagascan ginger, this golden, aromatic oil exudes spicy-balsamic warmth with earthy undertones.
Renowned for centuries in India, China, and Arabia, Ginger Root Essential Oil is a hero herb for courage, motivation, and vitality. Its aromatic potency makes it perfect for culinary delights, massage blends, perfumery, and aromatherapy.
Botanical Profile
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Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
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Family Name: Zingiberaceae
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Extraction Method: Super-critical extract
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Part of Plant Distilled: Rhizome
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Country of Origin: Madagascar
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Cultivation Method: Organic
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Composition: 100% Zingiber officinale
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Consistency: Thin to medium viscosity
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Scent Description: Warm, tangy, spicy-balsamic bouquet with earthy, rooty dry-down
Blends Well With
Grapefruit, Bergamot, Clove, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Jasmine, Carnation, Ylang. Ideal for diffusers, aromatherapy blends, culinary dishes, massage oils, and perfumes.
Uses & Benefits
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Culinary: Add a drop to soups, sauces, desserts, dressings, or teas. Substitute for fresh or dried root.
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Aromatherapy & Diffusion: Energizes the mind, supports courage, and balances the spirit. Combine with citrus oils for a zesty boost.
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Massage & Bath: Dilute for muscle-relaxing, warming massages or soothing baths.
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Perfume & Fragrance: Spicy, warm accent in heart notes or love liniments.
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Travel Companion: Uplifting aroma for planes, trains, or car rides; beloved for digestive support.
Why Choose Ginger Root Essential Oil?
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Ancient Hero Herb: Celebrated for centuries in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine
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Spicy-Yang Energy: Supports self-confidence, motivation, and courage
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Versatile Use: Culinary, topical, aromatherapy, and perfumery
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Full-Bodied Aroma: Warm, tangy, and robust, ideal for blending with citrus, spice, and floral notes
Historical & Aromatic Inspiration
"Ginger is a fragrance of valor and courage. It brings assistance to the fainthearted and to the weak, giving a sense of being capable and strong to carry on regardless."
~ Valerie Ann Worwood, Aromatherapy for the Soul
"The oil is dominated by sesquiterpenes such as zingiberene and α-curcume, but it is thought that the monoterpenes and aldehydes influence its distinctive aroma."
~ Jennifer Peace Rhind, Fragrance and Wellbeing
"With its pungent, sweet aroma qualities, Ginger essentially addresses issues of motivation, self-confidence, and courage, infusing warmth and passion into the soul."
~ Peter Holmes, Aromatica
"The herb originated near the Indian Ocean, but it is now grown throughout the tropics. Its aromatic properties were described by Pliny the Elder in the first century AD and in ancient Indian Sanskrit texts."
~ Kathi Keville & Mindy Green, Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Art
Ginger Root Essential Oil is a fiery, fragrant ally that warms, invigorates, and emboldens—perfect for body, mind, and soul.
