Ginger essential oil (Zingiber officinale)

Description

Inhalation of ginger essential oil helps alleviate nausea and colds. It can be used in massage oil in painful condition such as muscle pain and rheumatoid arthritis. It is mild aphrodisiac, and it is also used in the treatment of alcoholism. It stimulate appetite and digestion. Due to its strong antiseptic and bactericide properties it is used for air disinfection. It is very strong, so it should be used sparingly because it can irritate the skin and eyes. Do not use undilluted  essential oil directly on skin because it can burn the skin. Instead, you can dilute 3-20 drops of essential oil with 30 ml of olive or almond oil, and then apply it to the face, body or scalp as a massage oil.