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Ginger Essential Oil, 15 mL

15 ml

Ginger is a perennial herb that grows to about 3 - 4 feet high (approximately 1 meter). It has a characteristic thick spreading tuberous rhizome. The ginger root is macerated and distilled over high heat, from which the oil is extracted Botanical Name: Zingiber officinalis Plant Part: Root Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Origin: China Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid Consistency: Thin Note: Middle Aromatic Scent: Ginger Root Essential Oil has a warm, spicy, woody scent. Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Spearmint, Orange, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang, and other spice oils Cautions: Ginger Essential Oil can irritate sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy History: The plant is said to originate from India, China and Java, but is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It is believed that ginger was brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as both a condiment and spice. It has been used for medicinal purposes since the ancient times; it is recorded specifically in both Sanskrit and Chinese texts. It is also mentioned in literature from the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians