Ginger Essential Oil — Dana Christisen

Do’s and Don’ts of Ginger Essential Oil
Why Use Ginger Essential Oil?

Ginger is an oil that is steam distilled from the root of the plant Zingiber officinale which comes from India and China. It is very high in antioxidants and is well-known for its effects in soothing an upset tummy.

We use ginger oil in a combination with cinnamon and clove for the very popular “Pumpkin Spice” flavor and aroma that American’s love in the fall.

When choosing an essential oil it is very important that that oil be authentic meaning it hasn’t had anything added to it or taken away from it. It is best to choose essential oils from a company who tests their oil to make sure everything went as planned during the growing and harvesting process as well as the distilling and packaging process. At any time, synthetic toxic chemicals can be added to the product to create more ‘oil’ and cause it to smell a certain way, normally ‘sweeter’. This is adulterating and it is more common than not which is why I only use and recommend Young Living Essential Oils. They have strict standards for their plants and oils and are involved with every step of their production.

The Do’s for Ginger Essential Oil

For a belly ache and burning.. Add a drop of ginger oil to a glass of water or put in a capsule with a few drops of carrier oil added. You can also rub it on the bottom of your feet or on your tummy for relief. A 2007 study shows that compounds in ginger may act as proton-pump inhibitors, similar to some ulcer medications which work to decrease stomach acid.

For joints that feel good. Ginger can affect collagen in a way that helps protect cartilage and bone deterioration. Dilute a drop in a carrier oil and rub on joints. Side note, consider Young Living™ Super Cal Plus if bone building is a concern, it’s known for preventing osteoporosis.
For maintaining good blood sugar. Five clinical studies using powdered ginger (less potent normally than the oil) showed that using ginger significantly lowers blood glucose and HbA1c levels. Typically the ginger was taken after meals with no adverse side effects.
For car rides. Motion sickness can be really bad for some people. A little ginger diluted with a carrier oil rubbed behind the ears or put on a piece of cloth and smelled during the trip may be helpful. Try this when heading out for your next cruise as well.

The Don’ts for Ginger Essential Oil

Sometimes ginger can leave a bad taste in your mouth or cause stomach upset which is why I would always recommend putting it in a capsule that has added carrier oil in it and use it sparingly. I always say ‘less oil, more often’ as a rule. If one drop helps, then why use 10?

If you’re on chemo type drugs, be careful with ginger because it can cause a rise in the level of medication you’re getting which could be harmful to the liver. Some people like to use ginger during chemo to help with the nausea associated with it so use it sparingly.

Ginger may have a blood-thinning effect so if you’re taking meds that thin the blood like aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, etc., use it with caution. Because of this effect, ginger should be used with caution if you are pregnant. A study reported women using ginger (from food and supplements) during pregnancy had an increased chance of vaginal bleeding after 17 weeks; however, it did not increase risk of birth issues like still-birth, pre-term birth, low birth weight, and malformations. I typically don’t recommend using blood-thinning oils of any type close to the delivery date which includes wintergreen and clove.

Ginger may help lower blood sugar and affect insulin so if you have fluctuating blood sugar or are on sugar-lowering medications, pay attention to how ginger may affect you.

Product quality and consistency in ginger supplements is a big problem. ConsumerLab.com tested 14 different brands of supplements and drinks and only two actually had the quantity of ginger claimed on the labels. When you use Young Living ginger oil, you don’t have to worry about quality and what’s in it because of their Seed to Seal ™ standards.

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