Functions
Antiseptic
Analgetic
Microcirculation enhancer
CAS Number(s)
8007-08-7
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is a perennial plant with an aromatic, knotty rootstock. It is cultivated in Jamaica, India, and African countries. Zingiber Officinale essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried roots.
Ginger oil has properties of antispasmodic, antiemetic, analgesic, antiseptic, appetizer, aromatic, carminative, condiment, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, pungent, sialagogue, and stimulant.
Historically, it has been used as a stimulant, carminative, given in dyspepsia and flatulent colic excellent to add to bitter infusions; especially valuable in alcoholic gastritis; of use for diarrhea from relaxed bowel where there is no inflammation.
Zingiber Officinale root oil is a safe remedy for morning sickness in small doses. Do not exceed the doses recommended. Other commercial anti-nauseants should not be taken during pregnancy without consulting a doctor, because of the possibility that they may cross the placenta and adversely affect the fetus.Active ingredients (or INCI)
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Synonyms
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Oil
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