Index of Essential Oils
 Ginger
CHARACTERISTICS:
Ranging from a pale yellowy-orange to green, this oil has a
fresh, spicy, almost woody odour, blending well with the oils:
coriander, rosewood, cedarwood, frankincense and orange blossom.
EFFECTS AND ACTIONS:
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Analgesic
- Antitussive
- Expectorant
- Laxative
- Bactericidal
- Carminative
- Febrifuge
- Aphrodisiac
- Cephalic
- Stimulant
- Stomachic
- Rubefacient
- Diaphoretic
MAIN USES:
Immune System:
- Influenza
- Infectious diseases
Digestive System:
- Diarrhoea
- Colic
- Cramps
- Flatulence
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Travel sickness
- Appetite loss
Circulation and muscles:
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Sprains
- Aches & pains
Respiratory System:
- Congestion
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Catarrh
Nervous System:
- Nervous exhaustion
- Debility
CAUTIONS:
- Non-toxic
- Non-irritant
- May cause sensitization in some individuals
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