Essential Oil Spotlight: Ginger

For thousands of years, the ginger root has been one of the world’s most valued spices, and continues today as one of the most popular herbs for traditional use. Ginger was viewed anciently by the Chinese to be a gift from god, and has been widely cultivated around the world because of its economic importance and health-related benefits. Although you have probably used ginger in the kitchen to spice up your favorite Asian dish, this herb is much more than a flavor enhancer. Aside from its warm, fresh, and spicy aroma, this world-wide celebrated oil delivers a wide range of benefits from a variety of uses. Essential oil distilled from the fresh ginger root may promote overall digestive health, reduce occasional nausea.*