Ginger Essential Oil
Best for: Warming, spicy diffuser blends for colder months
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Ginger essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizomes (roots) of Zingiber officinale, sourced from India. It has a warm, smooth, sweet and spicy aroma reminiscent of freshly cut ginger, and sits as a middle note that adds depth and warmth without dominating.
Its warming aroma has a long traditional association in aromatherapy with comfort and energy, especially in the colder months, and it is popular in winter diffuser blends and for travel-friendly inhaler blends. It pairs well with citrus, spice and woods. It is a skin irritant and sensitiser, so dilute well and patch test first.
- Warm, smooth, sweet and spicy aroma
- Middle note that adds warmth and depth to a blend
- Traditionally associated with comfort and energy in the colder months
- Pairs well with orange, lemon, frankincense and sandalwood
Blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon leaf, clove bud, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, lemon, orange, patchouli, sandalwood and ylang ylang
About this oil
Ginger essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizomes (roots) of Zingiber officinale, sourced from India. It has a warm, smooth, sweet and spicy aroma reminiscent of freshly cut ginger, and sits as a middle note that adds depth and warmth without dominating.
Its warming aroma has a long traditional association in aromatherapy with comfort and energy, especially in the colder months, and it is popular in winter diffuser blends and for travel-friendly inhaler blends. It pairs well with citrus, spice and woods. It is a skin irritant and sensitiser, so dilute well and patch test first.
- Warm, smooth, sweet and spicy aroma
- Middle note that adds warmth and depth to a blend
- Traditionally associated with comfort and energy in the colder months
- Pairs well with orange, lemon, frankincense and sandalwood
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a warm, spicy room aroma, on its own or blended with sweet orange or lemon.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Ginger Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Zingiber officinale |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Rhizomes |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to orange-brown liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, smooth, sweet and spicy |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf life | 2–3 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Ginger is a skin and eye irritant and sensitiser. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Combustible. Keep away from heat and open flame. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
