Ginger Essential Oil 5 ml Medical Grade Essential Oil Botanical name: Zingiber officinale Note: middle to base Common method of extraction: steam distillation Parts used: rhizome and roots Fragrance: lemony, spicy, pungent, warm, woody subsidiary notes About the plant: Found in tropical and subtropical climates, ginger has lance-like leaves and typically reaches heights of up to 4 feet. It has white, yellow, pink, or red flowers and thick rhizomes. Physical uses: Ginger is especially good for relieving nausea and is helpful for digestion. Use ginger in a synergistic blend to relieve congestion, coughs, colds, and flu. This root has been used as an antidote to poison. For your safety: Possible skin irritant. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing by Margaret Ann Lembo