Ginger oil is derived from warm, spicy herb Zingiber officinal through steam distillation method. Its main constituents are l-zingiberene, d-camphene, phellandrene, borneol, cineole and citral. Ginger is originated in India, South China and cultivation in Asia. Ginger oil is warming and energizing, so it has many applications in medical and Ayurveda. Ginger oil is used in aromatherapy, cough, colds, digestion and stomach problems etc. and as a fragrance and flavor ingredient and herbal ingredient in cosmetic. This plant grows up to 3-4 feet in height with narrow stems, green leaves and yellow flowers.

Benefits and Uses:

1. Ginger oil contains Zingibain which is anti-inflammatory in nature so it helps in treatment of muscle aches, arthritis, and migraine.

2. It is used for treatment for various stomach issues such as colic, indigestion, diarrhea, spasm and stomach aches.

3. It is used in aromatherapy as it brings feeling of courageous and self-assurance and provides relief from depression, mental stress, dizziness, restlessness, exhaustion and anxiety.

4. It is analgesic in nature as it provides relieve from pain due to its Zingibain component, it reduces prostaglandin, it helps in treatment of muscle aches, headache, arthritis, rheumatism and migraine.

5. It has carminative effect; it is used to treat food poisoning, motion sickness and vomiting.

6. It is anti-bacterial in nature so it helps in intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery.

7. It is also effective against yellow fever and malaria.

8. It is used to provide relief from menstrual illness such as irregular, menstrual cramps and painful menstrual discharges.

9. It is also helpful in respiratory issues such as coughs, flu, asthma, breathlessness and bronchitis as it helps in removing mucus from throat & lungs.

10. It is a heart ailment as it strengthens heart health, it reduces cholesterol level and prevent blood clotting lead to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.

11. It is used to treat kidney stone issue as it dissolves stones in kidney.

12. It is used for hair care as it helps in controlling dandruff.

13. It is used to add in meals such as meat as a preservative and flavoring agent.