[[File:Ginger.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Zingiber officinale]] <br>The root of [[Ginger]] (Zingiber officinale) is traditionally steam distilled to produce ginger essential Essential oil,
==Special Precautions of Ginger Oil==
* As long as it's not used in very strong concentrations, ginger oil is generally safe, as it is non-toxic and non-irritating. If you have sensitive skin, please do a skin patch test before using ginger oil (or any essential oil, for that matter) to see if you have any allergic reactions to it.
* Malaria and yellow fever — A study found that ginger oil can help repel Anopheles culicifacies mosquitoes, which is the primary carrier of malaria in India.
* Respiratory problems — Ginger oil can help relieve and treat coughs, flu, asthma, breathlessness, and bronchitis. Fresh ginger can actually remove mucus from throat and lungs, and is commonly added to tea for its soothing effects.
* It is often used for nausea - either morning sickness or travel sickness.* For poor circulation.* Pain — Ginger and ginger oil can help reduce prostaglandins, which are the compounds associated with pain. For more information about how ginger relieves * Helps ease muscle aches and pains.....especially those caused by colds and flu.* to help treat arthritic and rheumatic pain (particularly after-exercise pain), check out my article here.
* Heart ailments — Using ginger oil regularly can help reduce your risk of blood clots and arteriosclerosis, as well as help decrease the bad cholesterol levels in your blood. Adults who consume ginger daily may lower their risk of coronary heart disease by 13 percent, with the probability of illness decreasing when daily ginger intake increased.
* Hypertension — Adults who consume ginger daily have an 8 percent lower risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). A 2005 study found ginger may lower blood pressure through blockade of voltage-dependent calcium channels.
* Chronic disease — Research published in the journal Nutrition suggests daily intake of 2 to 4 grams of ginger daily may help prevent chronic diseases.
* Skin Care : Dilute in a carrier oil and use on the skin to help get rid of bruises. Good for balancing moisture in the skin.
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