Ginger

Springfields Ginger is a single, unblended essential oil, steam distilled from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale and supplied in an 10 mL bottle. The aroma is warm and spicy with a fresh, slightly green lift and a dry woody base, which is why it is so often reached for when a blend needs body and warmth rather than sweetness. It is used a drop at a time, diluted into a carrier oil for massage or added to a diffuser blend, and its job there is body: a dry, spicy warmth underneath citrus and floral notes that would otherwise sit thin.

Product Strengths

• Ginger has a long tradition of use in aromatherapy as a warming spice note in cold weather.
• One hundred per cent pure ginger essential oil, with no carrier oil, extender or added fragrance.
• Steam distilled from the rhizome, the underground stem of the ginger plant.
• Warm, spicy and woody, with a fresh green top note that keeps it from sitting heavily in a blend.
• Every batch is tested for authenticity, including GC and MS analysis, specific gravity, refractive index and checks for pesticide and herbicide residues.
• Sourced from growers overseas and in Australia, then blended and bottled in Australia.

Suitable For / Not Suitable For

Suitable for: General household use.

Not suitable for: Pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless advised by a health professional.

Ingredients

100% pure ginger essential oil (Zingiber officinale), steam distilled from the rhizome. No carrier oil, extender or added fragrance. Pack size 11ml.

Allergens

No fragrance allergens are named in the published ingredient list. Always review label for full list of ingredients.

Botanical Source

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
Plant part: rhizome, the underground stem
Extraction: steam distillation
Country of origin: No country of origin for this oil. Springfields sources essential oils from around the world, including Australia, and the oils are blended and bottled in Australia.

Suggested Use

• Diffuser or vaporiser: add a few drops to the water reservoir and run the appliance according to its own instructions.
• Massage and body blends: dilute in a carrier oil before applying to skin. The usual guidance for adults is 1 to 3 per cent, which is a small number of drops in a tablespoon of carrier.
• Bath: mix the oil into a dispersant or a little carrier oil first. Neat oil floats on water and can irritate skin.
• Blending companions listed on the pack include the citrus oils, geranium, sandalwood, ylang ylang, juniper, rose, eucalyptus, neroli, jasmine, frankincense, vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and clove.
• Confirm directions for use from the product label.

Warnings

• Not for internal use. Do not take this oil by mouth unless you are doing so under the supervision of a suitably qualified practitioner.
• Always dilute in a carrier oil before skin contact. The usual aromatherapy guidance for adults is 1 to 3 per cent in a carrier such as sweet almond, jojoba or apricot kernel oil.
• Patch test a small area of skin first and stop using the oil if redness, itching or irritation develops.
• Keep away from the eyes, the inner ears and other mucous membranes, and do not apply to broken or damaged skin.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Essential oils are flammable. Keep the bottle away from naked flame, heaters and other ignition sources.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you are under medical care, speak with a qualified health professional before using essential oils.
• Ginger oil may irritate sensitive skin. Dilute it well, patch test before wider use, and discontinue if a rash develops.

Storage

Store below 30 degrees Celsius in the original tightly capped bottle, standing upright, away from direct sunlight, heat and naked flame. Keep out of reach of children.

Disclaimer

Springfields essential oils are supplied for aromatic and external cosmetic use. They are not therapeutic goods and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, symptom or condition. Information given here is general in nature and does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Always read the label and before use.

steam distillation of rhizome of Zingiber officinale

Blends well with: all citrus essential oils, geranium, sandalwood, ylang ylang, juniper, rose, eucalyptus, neroli, jasmine, frankincense, vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, clove.

Precautions

do not apply to broken skin. May irritate sensitive skin. Do not take internally. Essential oils should always be blended with a base oil (such as sweet almond oil) before being applied to the body.