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Oils » Essential Oils (D-N)
Ginger Root Essential Oil (Steam Distilled)
Average Product Rating: 3.4 / 5 (Based on 19 Customer Reviews)
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinalis
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: China
Description: 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.
Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.
Common Uses: Ginger Essential Oil is believed by aromatherapists to be applicable for colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), rheumatism, coughs and circulation issues. It also has warming properties that help to relieve muscular cramps, spasms, aches and ease stiffness in joints. Ginger is also viewed as an aphrodisiac and is believed to ease anxiety, renew vitality and revitalize self-confidence.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Spearmint, Orange, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang, and other spice oils.
Aromatic Scent: Ginger Root Essential Oil has a warm, spicy, woody scent.
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.
Cautions: Ginger Essential Oil can irritate sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
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Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.
The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.
As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.
The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
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Submited By: Deborah from Memphis, Tennessee on 07/19/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:
I've had ginger oils that have smelled many different ways over the years. I usually always stick with ginger from India, but this one turned out fine. What people fail to realize sometimes is not all essential oils are going to smell exactly like the fresh whole herb. To me, it's more about the medicinal qualities rather than just the smell. If I can get it to smell good too, great.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:
I've had ginger oils that have smelled many different ways over the years. I usually always stick with ginger from India, but this one turned out fine. What people fail to realize sometimes is not all essential oils are going to smell exactly like the fresh whole herb. To me, it's more about the medicinal qualities rather than just the smell. If I can get it to smell good too, great.
Submited By: Brian from Munsing, Michigan on 06/19/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
Rating:
I must have read about the Ginger C02, and ordered this by accident. I agree with most of the reviewers...this ginger essential oil is horribly woody, and does smell like ginger that is going bad. I thought maybe mixing it with the other essential oils for our Warm Ginger Grapefruit Body Creme might help, but I will be disposing of the entire batch as well as the 8 oz. bottle that I purchased. BUYER BEWARE! I WILL definitely read the reviews more closely. Love NDA's quality, but am disappointed that they would offer an inferior product even if it is cheaper.
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
Rating:
I must have read about the Ginger C02, and ordered this by accident. I agree with most of the reviewers...this ginger essential oil is horribly woody, and does smell like ginger that is going bad. I thought maybe mixing it with the other essential oils for our Warm Ginger Grapefruit Body Creme might help, but I will be disposing of the entire batch as well as the 8 oz. bottle that I purchased. BUYER BEWARE! I WILL definitely read the reviews more closely. Love NDA's quality, but am disappointed that they would offer an inferior product even if it is cheaper.
Submited By: Marise from Fish Creek, Wisconsin on 07/14/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I agree with the others that this doesn't smell like ginger at all. It turns my stomach to smell it and I'm afraid to mix it with other oils. Is there one that smells more like the typical ginger smell?
New Directions Aromatics Response:
Please try our Ginger Root CO2 variety, while more expensive it has a superior scent to the less expensive Steam Distilled variety.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I agree with the others that this doesn't smell like ginger at all. It turns my stomach to smell it and I'm afraid to mix it with other oils. Is there one that smells more like the typical ginger smell?
New Directions Aromatics Response:
Please try our Ginger Root CO2 variety, while more expensive it has a superior scent to the less expensive Steam Distilled variety.
Submited By: Shannon from Schenectady, New York on 12/24/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
Potent- sensual, smells great with orange eo
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
Potent- sensual, smells great with orange eo
Submited By: Leslie from Lexington, Kentucky on 07/23/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:
I do NOT like this. I love the smell of ginger and it doesn't smell like ginger at all. I would never guess that's what it was. It's overpowering too like everyone is saying. It's just gross, ugh
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:
I do NOT like this. I love the smell of ginger and it doesn't smell like ginger at all. I would never guess that's what it was. It's overpowering too like everyone is saying. It's just gross, ugh
Submited By: Chloe from Waterloo, Iowa on 07/22/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:
Ack this stinks. I dont smell the ginger at all in it. It almost reminds me of the smell roots get when they arent dry but squishy and going bad. I am going to try it in a blend but wow this is some nasty stuff.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:
Ack this stinks. I dont smell the ginger at all in it. It almost reminds me of the smell roots get when they arent dry but squishy and going bad. I am going to try it in a blend but wow this is some nasty stuff.
Submited By: Britton from Portland, Oregon on 03/05/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
dont get me wrong, i love NDA with all my heart ... but this oil was stinky! i am one to adore odd smelling things too, this just didn't work. i am going to try the co2 version and see how that works, as i would like to use it in my soaps. :(
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
dont get me wrong, i love NDA with all my heart ... but this oil was stinky! i am one to adore odd smelling things too, this just didn't work. i am going to try the co2 version and see how that works, as i would like to use it in my soaps. :(
Submited By: Kristy from Elwood, Illinois on 12/30/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
Sorry but this stuff stinks...it is very very overpowering...it doesn't smell like ginger at all i could not even discribe the smell...maybe someone has some ideas what to mix it with..
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
Sorry but this stuff stinks...it is very very overpowering...it doesn't smell like ginger at all i could not even discribe the smell...maybe someone has some ideas what to mix it with..
Submited By: Elizabeth from Tampa, Florida on 11/22/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I didn't like the smell at all. It didn't smell like fresh ginger, but more of a woodsy scent. Even adding one drop in my products was very overpowering of any other essential oils I added.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I didn't like the smell at all. It didn't smell like fresh ginger, but more of a woodsy scent. Even adding one drop in my products was very overpowering of any other essential oils I added.
Submited By: Annmarie from Tempe, Arizona on 10/28/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
Ginger in an aromatic lamp-YUMMY ! It's uplifting and relaxing at the same time !!
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
Ginger in an aromatic lamp-YUMMY ! It's uplifting and relaxing at the same time !!
Submited By: Jessica from Madison, Wisconsin on 10/08/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I did not care for the smell of this at first, but it seems to be improving over time. Nice when diluted well.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I did not care for the smell of this at first, but it seems to be improving over time. Nice when diluted well.
Submited By: Kristal from Las Vegas, Nevada on 06/27/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
Great smell, very therapuetic. Not overpowering, perfect.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
Great smell, very therapuetic. Not overpowering, perfect.
Submited By: Shama Angel from Houston, Texas on 06/24/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
This oil smells a little off-pudding to me unless it's warmed up. It works well when used sparingly in blends. I do feel that the CO2 ginger oil is of superior quality and worth the extra money.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
This oil smells a little off-pudding to me unless it's warmed up. It works well when used sparingly in blends. I do feel that the CO2 ginger oil is of superior quality and worth the extra money.
Submited By: Kassia from Grand Junction, Colorado on 03/28/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I don't smell ginger in this at all. It does smell spicy and "green." I plan to use this in a muscle/joint blend along with clove and nutmeg EOs.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:
I don't smell ginger in this at all. It does smell spicy and "green." I plan to use this in a muscle/joint blend along with clove and nutmeg EOs.
Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/20/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
Truly a wonderful oil! I blend Ginger Root with Grapefruit, Orange, Lime, and a touch of Ylang Ylang – very little goes a long way.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
Truly a wonderful oil! I blend Ginger Root with Grapefruit, Orange, Lime, and a touch of Ylang Ylang – very little goes a long way.
Submited By: Joann from Williamstown, New Jersey on 02/15/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
I'm not so crazy about the smell of ginger but for anyone who suffers from nausea of any kind ginger is an excellennt choice.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
I'm not so crazy about the smell of ginger but for anyone who suffers from nausea of any kind ginger is an excellennt choice.
Submited By: Gloria from Mooresville, Indiana on 10/26/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
This has more of a tang than spice to it than I was expecting. None the less, it's a highly aromatic oil. However, if you're looking for a spicier scent I recommend the Cinnamon Bark. It's much more appealing to the nose than Ginger Root.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
This has more of a tang than spice to it than I was expecting. None the less, it's a highly aromatic oil. However, if you're looking for a spicier scent I recommend the Cinnamon Bark. It's much more appealing to the nose than Ginger Root.
Submited By: Kelli Lynn from Point Du Chene, New Brunswick on 07/09/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:
A terrific ginger EO. It smell spicy-woody and fresh. Excellent in CP soap. Scent stays true and strong. Blends wonderfully with any citrus EO, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and rosewood.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:
A terrific ginger EO. It smell spicy-woody and fresh. Excellent in CP soap. Scent stays true and strong. Blends wonderfully with any citrus EO, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and rosewood.
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/08/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
Great essential oil and excellent price. I use this one in my Fight-A-Flu blend for its warming qualities. Can also be used for; aches and pains, arthritis, catarrh, chills, colds, cramp, debility, fatigue, fever, infections, loss of appetite, nausea, poor circulation, rheumatism, travel sickness, amenorrhoea, asthma, backache, bronchitis, dog bites, dysentery, dyspepsia, gout, head colds, headache, infection, laryngitis, malaria, morning sickness, nausea, snake bite, swelling. So many great uses this is a must have for any aromatherapist and this one is of highest quality.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:
Great essential oil and excellent price. I use this one in my Fight-A-Flu blend for its warming qualities. Can also be used for; aches and pains, arthritis, catarrh, chills, colds, cramp, debility, fatigue, fever, infections, loss of appetite, nausea, poor circulation, rheumatism, travel sickness, amenorrhoea, asthma, backache, bronchitis, dog bites, dysentery, dyspepsia, gout, head colds, headache, infection, laryngitis, malaria, morning sickness, nausea, snake bite, swelling. So many great uses this is a must have for any aromatherapist and this one is of highest quality.
