Ginger Essential Oil
doTERRA Ginger essential oil is so pure that it smells and tastes just like the root itself! Ginger essential oil can be used for cooking, to settle an upset stomach, ease motion sickness, support the bodies immune system and even fight free radicals in the body.
Sourcing: Sourced from Madagascar, doTERRA Ginger essential oil is derived from the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant, the subterranean stalk of a plant that shoots out the root system. Then the stalks are broken down and eventually steam distilled to extract the essential oil. The main chemical constituents of doTERRA Ginger essential oil are α-zingiberene and beta-sesquiphellandrene which sooth the stomach, aid in digestion and fight inflammation.
Digestion: dōTERRA Ginger essential oil helps support healthy digestion. Apply Ginger over your lower abdomen or take internally to help reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion. An easy way to take dōTERRA Ginger essential oil internally is with a dōTERRA Veggie Cap. You open the capsule, add 2 drops Ginger, close the cap and swallow with water. Take a Ginger Veggie Cap after a heavy meal or before a big work out, if you are feeling bloated.
In a study conducted by researchers from India, the effects of ginger and turmeric essential oils on gastric mucosa were examined to identify any possible gastroprotective benefits.
After administration of both essential oils simultaneously, the researchers found that cellular levels of antioxidant enzymes increased significantly. In addition, they found that the gastric tissue exposed to ginger and turmeric essential oils showed a better state of health compared to those tissues not exposed.
They proposed that the increase in antioxidant enzymes was what helped prevent gastric damage, thereby maintaining better health of gastric tissues. Wow! I hope the research continues and the medical community will start suggesting natural options to support our gut health! 1
Motion Sickness: dōTERRA Ginger oil can also be used to ease occasional nausea and reduce motion sickness. Take a bottle of Ginger on a car, boat or plane ride and simply inhale to calm the stomach. Or you can dilute it with a carrier oil and apply topically to the stomach. Studies have shown that ginger can also be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. 2
Antioxidant: Due to the chemical makeup of Ginger it is high in antioxidants, meaning that it helps eliminate free radicals. Too many free radicals in the body can lead to oxidative stress which can lead to DNA damage and disease.
Emotional Benefits: Emotionally dōTERRA Ginger essential oil has been known to help people take responsibility for their circumstances. Ginger helps individuals take control and see themselves as the creator of their own lives. It also empowers people to assume responsibility of their actions or inactions.
Cooking: Ginger is a main ingredient in many Asian dishes for its hot, fragrant flavor. I love to cook curries, stir fries and any recipe that includes ginger with dōTERRA Ginger essential oil. It makes cooking much more convenient for me. Ginger can also be used in sweets like gingerbread and ginger snaps. Mmm I love a good ginger snap with a hot drink, in winter time! Ginger snaps are like Christmas in a cookie! You can substitute dōTERRA Ginger essential oil for any baking recipe that calls for ginger.
Fun Fact: Queen Elizabeth I is credited with inventing the gingerbread man!
Vegan Thai Green Curry
I am the type of cook that doesn’t use a recipe and just wings it. So I apologize for the loose instructions.
1) Sauté 5-10 cloves of garlic and shallots to taste, in oil or vegan butter. I use A LOT of garlic in almost every recipe I cook!
2) Add any veggies you have on hand and sauté until soft. I usually use broccoli, carrots and onion.
3) Add any dry or fresh seasonings you want, such as ginger, basil, onion powder etc.
4) Add coconut milk and green chilies to taste. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
5) Add essential oil at the end, for the most flavor.
Mixology
One of my favorite ways to use dōTERRA Ginger essential oil is in one of my favorite drinks… the Essential Mule! The original Moscow Mule instantly became my go to cocktail after the first try. It is concocted of vodka, lime and ginger beer. In the Essential Mule, I substitute sparkling water for ginger beer and add Ginger and Lime essential oils. Delicious and convenient, that’s my kinda style!
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