Aromatherapy oil of the month
GINGER –Zingiber Officinale
PLANT PART: ripened root
EXTRACTION: steam
Ginger is a medical herb and an essentiaol oil. They both have similar properties. Ginger oil is pale –yellow to light amber colour.Has a fresh-spicy-woody scent.
Its warming and stimulating effects benefit the whole body , enhance general health and vitality and dispelling the cold and lethargy that can permeat us on winter days.
Properties:
Francerheumatism, muscular aches and pains, sprains,broken bones,colds, nausa, vomitting, diarrha, digestive disorders, antiseptic, carmative , laxative , rubefacient, stimulant, decongestant for coughs and chest infections as well as sinus. Helps with headaches and migrains
TIPS:
Ginger buisects or tea are great to help with morning sickness
Ginger tea helps speed infection away, such as sore throat and flus ect
Malaysin ginger and lemon tea
Flu and cold fighter. It also helps stimulate the immune system.
25g Fresh root ginger,peeled and sliced
600ml water
squeeze of lemon juice
honey taste.
Place the root ginger in a pan with water.Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and sweeten with honey to tast.
Drink hot
Serves 2-3
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