Newly sourced from Madagascar, doTERRA Ginger essential oil is derived from the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant—the subterranean stalk of a plant that shoots out the root system. Ginger can add spice and flavor to many popular dishes. It is also used to help reduce occasional nausea by either being applied topically or inhaled. Diffuse or place a drop of ginger in the palm of your hand and inhale to create a soothing aroma.
Do you love to try new foods? dōTERRA Ginger is a main ingredient in many Asian dishes for its hot, fragrant flavor. It may be more familiar to you as it’s used more commonly in sweets such as gingerbread and ginger snaps. When used as a kitchen spice, Ginger adds flavor to a variety of dishes and can also help support healthy digestion. Apply ginger over your lower abdomen for a soothing massage to help reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.
Have you tried adding Ginger essential oil to your diffuser blends? You can diffuse Ginger oil in the essential oil diffuser of your choice to help create a balanced, grounded feeling. If you feel your energy lagging in the late afternoon, diffuse Ginger oil for an extra emotional boost. For a soothing, tropical blend, try three drops of Wild Orange, two drops of Ylang Ylang, and two drops of Ginger essential oil in your diffuser.
One common internal use for Ginger essential oil is to aid with digestion. To experience these benefits of Ginger oil, take one to two drops of the oil daily to help with digestion. You can add a few drops to a glass of water, or place one or two drops in a Veggie Capsule.