Ginger (Zingiber officinale) steam distilled root, China. Spicy, woody, warm, with a hint of lemon and pepper. It is antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant, laxative, and aphrodisiac. Aids memory, cheers one up. Eases sore throats. Settles the digestive system, effective against nausea, hangovers, jet lag, sea and travel sickness. Relieves cramps, rheumatic pains and muscle spasms. A valuable remedy in cases of impotence.
Blends well with cajeput, cinnamon, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, orange and verbena.
Cautions: Avoid ginger in excessive amounts with a peptic ulcer, bleeding ulcers, very high fever, inflammatory skin diseases.
Scent signature: Bass Note
Uses: Used in perfumes to introduce 背armth?to the final product. The scent of ginger oil tends to increase the appetite