DESCRIPTION Newly 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. A featured ingredient in many Asian dishes, Ginger has a hot, fragrant flavour when used as a kitchen spice. In Western tradition, Ginger is most often used in sweets— gingerbread and ginger snaps being two examples.Applied topically, Ginger essential oil provides a warming sensation on the skin. PRIMARY BENEFITS A popular kitchen spice used in many dishes from around the world and known for its warm, earthy aroma. Use as a replacement for dried or fresh ginger in sweets like gingerbread and ginger snaps. USES Use Ginger essential oil in your favourite sweet and savoury dishes. During a long car ride, put a drop of Ginger on a cotton ball and place in a cup holder. Apply over lower abdomen for a soothing massage. COOKING WITH GINGER It takes far less of an essential oil to flavour your food than dry seasonings, spices, or other flavouring agents. Essential oils are very potent compared to dry seasonings, spices, or other flavouring agents, so even the tiniest amount can add a serious blast of flavour to your dish. When using Ginger in cooking, it is best to use the toothpick method – dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the essential oil bottle and stir the toothpick into your ingredients. After you’ve stirred the toothpick around in the dish, do a taste test to see whether you want to add more of the oil or not. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice. Food additive use: Dilute one drop in 125 ml of liquid. Topical use: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil. CAUTIONS Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.
