Ginger essential oil - properties and uses

"Horned root" or ginger (Zingiber officinale) began the history of its existence in India. It is a source of minerals and vitamin complexes, used in cosmetology, as well as for healing from diseases.

Production

For therapeutic purposes and the production of essential oil rhizome is extracted from the ground for the tenth month after planting. A sign of the beginning of the harvest is the yellowed leaves and greenish-brown peel of the rhizome.

Collection is carried out manually. Each root is undermined by means of shovels, cleaned from the soil. There are several types of drying.

1. To obtain white ginger, washed off the ground and the peeled root is dried in the sun. Bleaching in lime milk is often practiced.
2. Black ginger is not pre-processed. In this case, the collection is more fragrant and with a pronounced characteristic bitterness.

Ginger essential oil is the most acceptable form to use, as a fresh root vegetable is not suitable for everyone. Oil acts gently and retains all the beneficial properties.

The root is valuable for extraction of ether concentrate. To do this, it is crushed, and get the oil by the method of distillation with water vapor. In order to collect 100 g of a beneficial substance, it is necessary to process 5 kg of ginger.

Composition

The healing properties of the essential oil are explained by its composition. He is rich:

• Zingiberenom (70%).
• Cellulose.
• Vitamins A, B, C.
• Carbohydrates.
• Amino acids.
• Potassium.
• Calcium.
• Magnesium.
• Zinc.
• Phosphorus.
• Iron.

Very harmoniously with these oils: juniper, bergamot, neroli, eucalyptus, orange and lemon ... In the complex they can improve the therapeutic effect on the body.

How does it affect the body?

Ginger is popular everywhere. It is used in cooking, traditional and traditional medicine, cosmetology. Considering all the components of the root and the centuries-old experience of use, the properties of the essential oil were determined. How it works:

• It activates the immune processes in the body.
• Serves as an excellent antibacterial agent.
• Removes inflammatory processes.
• It has a sedative effect on the nervous system.
• Relieves pain and cramps.
• Increases the potency.
• Gently removes toxins and helps to cope with constipation.
• It cures colds.
• Cleans the walls of blood vessels.
• It has a tonic effect.
• It has an antiseptic effect.
• It improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Relieves symptoms of poisoning. Seals the chair.

Since ancient times, people have known about the power of ginger, able to return youth. It will slow down the destructive processes, improve blood circulation, relieve skin defects. Positive effect on sexual activity of partners. Good aphrodisiac.

After a hard day full of problems and nerve moments, ginger oil will rejuvenate your body, relieve stress, calm your nerves and improve your mood.

It is an effective means to get rid of extra pounds. With regular use in the diet will improve metabolic processes in the body, improve metabolism in the intestine.

Ginger essential oil is distinguished by its versatility.It is a component of face and body masks, tonics and hair restoring products. It is typical for him to cope with rashes of any complexity, to nourish and moisturize the skin, to adjust the work of the sebaceous glands, to clean and constrict pores. He is capable of cellulite and stretch marks, because the oil is used to model the figure.

Who is ginger oil contraindicated?

Despite its valuable qualities, the use of this oil is not shown to everyone. People taking medications to improve blood clotting, lowering blood pressure, stimulants of the full work of the heart - should eliminate the use of ginger and all its derivatives.

As a drug, do not use in such diseases as:

• Peptic ulcer of the esophagus and stomach.
• Inflammation occurring with hypothermia.
• Diverticulosis.
• Exacerbation of liver disease.
• Poor blood coagulation.
• Gallstone and urolithiasis.
• Pathology of the heart and blood vessels, hypertension.

It is also not allowed to take ginger essential oil to pregnant women in the first - third trimesters and prone to miscarriages. Eliminated use for children under 7 years old.

In the event of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, intestinal flatulence, heartburn - treatment with ginger oil is canceled. To remove the discomfort, you need to drink more water and milk. Antacid drugs are also shown.

Healing recipes for the cure of diseases

Ginger oil is easy to prepare yourself. For external use, the root is cleaned, cut and poured with vegetable oil (customary for a particular person). Place in a place without access of light for 21 days. It is recommended to insist and store in a glass jar. The finished product will be stored longer if after the time of infusion it is placed in the refrigerator. Can be used for rubbing, anti-cellulite massages, eliminating swelling of the feet.

Recipes:

1. In case of poisoning, diarrhea, colds. Honey (1 teaspoon) is mixed with ginger oil (1 drop), consumed twice a day.
2. With overweight. Brew the usual tea and make 2-3 drops of ether concentrate. A positive result is also achieved by flavoring food with ether (2-3 drops).
3. To restore energy and mental strength. Aromatherapy using aromalampy and ginger oil (3-5 drops).
4. Inhalation with viral infections. Water (10 ml) and essential oil (2-3 drops) are added to the inhaler. Inhale steam for 5 minutes, 2-3 times a day.
5. Ginger oil for massages. Using the composition, you can eliminate cellulite, the result of the activity of the sebaceous glands, skin inflammation, acne, increase skin turgor. The mixture is made from essential oils: sesame, coconut (50 ml. Each), pine (10 drops), bergamot, ginger (15 drops each). After rubbing the body with a massage mitt, rinsed under the shower, the oil mixture is applied with active movements in the direction from the feet to the heart. Give soak. Do not wash off.

Cosmetology recipes

Ginger oatmeal mask. It will help to narrow pores on the face, improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands, improve elasticity and complexion. Oat flakes (2 tablespoons), chamomile and calendula decoction (100 ml), yogurt (1 tsp), ginger oil (5 drops). A boiled broth of herbs is poured in to the flakes of oats, wrapped in a warm blanket. The cooled slurry is combined with yogurt and ginger concentrate. Evenly distributed on the skin of the face, without affecting the areas around the eyes.Nourish the dermis 15 minutes (1-2 times in 7 days).

To reduce age-related changes and facial wrinkles, make a few drops of oil in a nourishing night cream.

With rheumatism

1. Vegetable oil (20 ml) is combined with ginger (2-3 drops), make hot applications, lotions.
2. Essential oil of ginger (15 ml) is mixed with vegetable oil, (7 drops). Rub the problem joints.
3. Emulsifier (10 ml) is combined with a concentrate of ginger (3-4 drops), bring when bathing in a bath.

It is important to remember that the essential oil of the root has an active effect; if used incorrectly, even people with normal skin type, not prone to allergies, may be at risk. In order to avoid problems, it is necessary to respect the proportions 1: 2, 1: 3, 1:10, taking into account the objectives pursued.

Recommendations for the selection and proper use of ginger essential oil

1. Buying ginger oil, pay attention to the Latin name. The presence of such is one of the signs of naturalness.
2. The tool does not possess toxic properties, but it is better to use it in a diluted form, with a fatty or emulsifying base — oil, kefir, egg yolk, vodka.
3. When hypersensitivity to the effect on the skin of ultraviolet radiation, the reaction in the form of burns and the formation of pigmentation - it is impossible to use the ether before going outside in the hot season.
4. With obvious signs of individual non-perception of the product - shortness of breath, migraine, increased heart rate, skin reactions, the use of the product is unacceptable.

Store in plastic containers and metal containers. Also, its duration can be extended by avoiding contact with the bubble of light and heat.

Video: how to cook and apply ginger oil