TC Ginger (50ml)

Ginger is a perennial herb that grows to about 3 - 4 feet high (approximately 1 meter). Ginger oil is a popular essential oil with a warm, energizing aroma.  A featured ingredient in many Asian dishes, Ginger has a hot, fragrant flavor when used as a kitchen spice. It has been used in medicines since prehistoric times. 

Ingredient: 100% Ginger Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

Plant Part: Root

Processing Method: Steam Distillation

Blends With: Bergamot, Cardamom, Orange, Ylang-ylang

Uses:

• Used in aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.
• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough.
• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis.

Duration of use

• For occasional use only.

Recommended dose

Adults 18 and over:

Not for oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Topical: Do not use essential oils undiluted. Topical: Rub and/or massage into skin until solution vanishes. Local application (10% or less of body surface area): Mix 4 - 16 drops (0.20 - 0.80 ml) of essential oil in 20 ml of carrier oil. Apply to affected area up to 3 times per day. ,Body massage (more than 10% of the body surface area): Mix 4 - 16 drops (0.20 - 0.80 ml) of essential oil in 20 ml of carrier oil. Apply once daily. Bath: Add 2 — 8 drops of undiluted essential oil with the same amount of shampoo or liquid soap before adding it to the bath. Mix the water gently. For maximum benefit, remain in the bath for 10 minutes. Use 2 drops of undiluted essential oil the first time and increase by 1 drop per bath up to a maximum of 8 drops. Use once daily. Direct inhalation: Apply 1 — 6 drops of undiluted essential oil to a handkerchief/tissue and inhale occasionally. Up to 3 times per day. Steam inhalation: Add 3 — 12 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes. Up to 3 times per day.

Cautions and warnings

• Do not expose the applied area(s) to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after application.
• If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.
• If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.
• If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product.

Known adverse reactions

• If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache or an allergic reaction, discontinue use.

Recommended storage conditions

• Store in airtight, light-resistant container at room temperature
  

 This product has been approved by Health Canada.