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Top 8 Ginger Essential Oil Uses for Your Health

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Learn 8 ginger essential oil uses for your health in this blog post.

The most common place to find ginger in most homes is in the kitchen. The spicy, fresh flavor it adds to stir fry and Asian fusion meals is undeniable. What you may not know is that ginger can be incredibly useful outside the kitchen as well. Ginger – especially in its ginger essential oil form – is also a widely-used ingredient in shampoos, skin cleansers, teas, and more. Read on to learn about eight ginger essential oil uses that may support your journey to natural health!

Ginger Essential Oil Uses You Should Try Today!

In Soothing Teas and Chews

One of the best known uses for ginger is to soothe upset stomachs and ward off morning sickness. Ginger teas and chews are readily available at most health food stores, but by adding a few drops of ginger essential oil to a mug of warm water, you may reap similar benefits.

In Baking

To add a fresh burst of flavor, add a few drops of ginger essential oil to your baked goods. It pairs well with pumpkin, carrot, and chocolate and could be just the thing you need to elevate your holiday baking.

In Juicing

Raw ginger can be added to your juicer and processed with the other fruits and veggies you are extracting. But if you don’t have any knobby ginger root on hand, add a few drops of food-grade ginger essential oil for the same flavor and added potential health benefits.

In Massage Oils

Ginger essential oil not only brings an invigorating and fresh smell, but when diluted with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil, it may help soothe and relax tired muscles during a massage. When rubbed on the stomach, it may also provide temporary relief from the symptoms of gas and bloating.

In a Diffuser

Ginger essential oil can be diffused into the air as a fine mist to be inhaled as a bright, clean smell in your bedroom, family room, or office. It can be helpful not only to support a healthy mood but may also help support upper respiratory health during cough and cold season.

In Hair Care Products

Ginger essential oil can also be added to shampoo to increase circulation to the scalp, which may promote healthy hair growth. It can also be used in scalp treatments to keep dandruff flakes at bay and support balanced scalp oils.

In Beauty Products

Ginger essential oil may help support clear-looking skin due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Try it in a refreshing skin scrub or use it with a carrier oil like avocado oil, but avoid applying it on its own, as it may cause skin irritation if not diluted properly. When in doubt, less is more.

In a Hot Bath or Steam Treatment

To support upper respiratory health during seasonal health challenges, add a few drops of ginger essential oil to your bath or a sinkful of warm water. To reap the potential benefits of ginger and steam, bend over the sink and place a towel over your head to create a steam tent. Or soak in the bath and inhale the delicate aroma of ginger.

Ginger Essential Oil Uses to Try Yourself

If you’re ready to take ginger beyond your kitchen, Natural Healthy Concepts has many great options for you. Ginger Oil from NOW Foods provides a warm and earthy experience that may combat digestive and joint complaints, balance mood swings, and to help support libido. Ginger Essential Oil from Wyndmere Essential Oils has a soothing and grounding effect, perfect for use in massage oils and bedside diffusers. For a sustainable and 100% pure product, try Dynamic Ginger Essential Oil from Nutri-Dyn, which may ease minor stomach discomfort, especially when blended with peppermint oil or citrus oils.

Have you tried any of these ginger essential oil uses for yourself? Tell us about your experience, or leave us your questions below.