Latin Name

Zingiber Officinalis

Family

Zingiberaceae

Origin

Root of Plant

Note

Base

Contra-Indications

Skin irritant

Physiological Uses

• Digestive System- diarrhoea, flatulence, sluggish digestion and nausea
• Muscular - rheumatism (warming oil)
• Head - helps sore throat and catarrh

Points of Interest

In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is used for all cold conditions of the body. It is used widely in pregnancy in the west to prevent morning sickness. Helps travel sickness.

Blends well with

Orange and other citrus oils