Ginger root has been grown as a spice for thousands of years. Our ginger is steam-distilled from zingiber officinalis rhizomes grown in China and India.
| Botanical Name: | Zingiber officinalis |
| Country of Origin: | China and India |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation |
| Plant Part: | Root |
| Aromatic Scent: | warm, spicy, woody scent |
| Blends Well With: | Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Spearmint, Orange, Sandalwood, Ylang ylang |
Common Uses
Ginger is great for bringing balance and grounding. Breathe deeply during times of stress or imbalance; topically, it warms. Diffuse or apply topically in a 2-5% dilution.
Fun Fact
The plant is said to originate from India, China and Java, but is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It is believed that ginger was brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as both a condiment and spice. It has been used since ancient times; it is recorded specifically in both Sanskrit and Chinese texts. It is also mentioned in literature from the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians.
