Primary Benefits The active ingredient is gingerol. It is best known for providing support for the digestive system. Many people who nothing about herbal medicine use it to help suppress nausea. However, it also can provide support for the heart and lungs. In Chinese medicine, it is known as a general tonic that can help counteract exhaustion.
Description
Ginger root is a mild tasting plant used in many Asian dishes as a spice. If you are a Westerner, you may be most familiar with its flavor in the form of ginger ale. The root can be bought whole. It has a pale beige, lumpy outer casing. When cut, the inside is greenish yellow. The dried spice is the same color.
Uses
It gets used to treat nausea, car sickness, indigestion and other …show more content…
This will allow it to be absorbed. The oil can also be added to the bath or to a bowl of hot water for steam therapy. Inhaled concoctions are typically used when trying to treat lung issues using ginger. You only need one to four drops of the oil at a time for most applications.
It can be used in a compress or applied with a tissue or cotton ball. You can also put a drop on your hands to inhale it directly. Make sure to not touch your face afterwards, especially near your eyes or nose. Wash your hands after you are done to remove any remaining residue. Cautions
You should not take the essential oil internally. It is not intended to be consumed by mouth. Except in high concentrations, it is non-toxic and non-irritating. however, it may cause skin sensitivity. It should not be applied directly to the face or neck. For purposes of safety, always use it in a diluted form, such as adding it to bath water or mixing with other oils. Because it can be used as a blood thinner, if you are on any prescription medication for blood disorders, you should look up possible drug interactions. If necessary, talk to your doctor about possible
Description
Ginger root is a mild tasting plant used in many Asian dishes as a spice. If you are a Westerner, you may be most familiar with its flavor in the form of ginger ale. The root can be bought whole. It has a pale beige, lumpy outer casing. When cut, the inside is greenish yellow. The dried spice is the same color.
Uses
It gets used to treat nausea, car sickness, indigestion and other …show more content…
This will allow it to be absorbed. The oil can also be added to the bath or to a bowl of hot water for steam therapy. Inhaled concoctions are typically used when trying to treat lung issues using ginger. You only need one to four drops of the oil at a time for most applications.
It can be used in a compress or applied with a tissue or cotton ball. You can also put a drop on your hands to inhale it directly. Make sure to not touch your face afterwards, especially near your eyes or nose. Wash your hands after you are done to remove any remaining residue. Cautions
You should not take the essential oil internally. It is not intended to be consumed by mouth. Except in high concentrations, it is non-toxic and non-irritating. however, it may cause skin sensitivity. It should not be applied directly to the face or neck. For purposes of safety, always use it in a diluted form, such as adding it to bath water or mixing with other oils. Because it can be used as a blood thinner, if you are on any prescription medication for blood disorders, you should look up possible drug interactions. If necessary, talk to your doctor about possible