Ginger Oil: The magical medicine
Ginger oil is extracted from the ginger rhizome, has been used in traditional medicine for many centuries. The essential oils from the ginger root can be extracted and used for various purposes, especially culinary and medicinal purposes. It is extracted by distilling the root. Ginger oil is a great anti-inflammatory and pain reliever and can be used topically for patients with arthritis on the affected joints. In short, it benefits right from head to toe due to the presence of gingerol, the main ingredient in ginger oil. It is called the oil of empowerment because it has several health benefits. Treatment for most of the medical conditions is available in your kitchen itself. Ginger oil is one of the most potent as it has the maximum amount of gingerol.
Health Benefits Of Ginger Oil
MEDICAL BENEFITS:
- Ginger oil has great anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and hence used for patients suffering from arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, migraines, and also menstrual pains.
- It reduces inflammation on the skin, scalp, and joints.
- Ginger oil is also used to relieve nausea and morning sickness if added to herbal tea or water.
- It helps in clearing the respiratory tract and boosts immunity to fortify the body to fight against the flu.
- Being high in antioxidants, it can also suppress free radical damage, hence it is cardioprotective. Animal studies have shown to reduce tumor growth and protective properties to the liver.
- Digestive system: ginger oil helps to eliminate toxins from the stomach, bad bacteria from the gut, boosts digestion, enhances appetite, and eases the discomfort of the stomach and bowels.
HAIR BENEFITS:
The ginger oil does wonders for the hair too.
- It makes the scalp healthy and clean and enhances healthier hair growth.
- It helps to remove the fungus and bacteria that affects the scalp. Its antioxidant properties de-grease the scalp, strengthen hair roots while reducing scaliness, flakiness, and dandruff on the scalp. It has a soothing effect and is useful for patients with migraines and headaches.
SKIN BENEFITS:
- Ginger oil has antioxidant properties which give the skin a protective effect. It decreases skin-aging like wrinkles and fine lines that develop with age and restores color and radiance, decreases acne and bacteria that affect the face. It also helps to even the skin tone and get rid of tan lines.
AROMATHERAPY
In aromatherapy, ginger oil can be used to alleviate stress and anxiety. There are several ways that you can inhale ginger oil for aromatherapy. It can be used as a diffuser as it enhances concentration and soothes the feeling of stress, anxiety, lethargy, dizziness, and fatigue.
How can you use ginger oil?
- Add honey to ginger tea to cure sore throat and can also help to boost immunity.
- Sipping herbal tea with ginger extract or water with a few drops of ginger oil can help ease nausea and bloating.
- Mix half spoon of turmeric, two crushed black pepper, half tbsp. of ginger juice and half tbsp. honey to a glass of warm water. Drink it in the morning and evening to boost immunity and to deal with ailments that come during monsoon.
- Don’t apply undiluted essential oils directly to the skin, as it can lead to irritation. Instead, mix the ginger oil with vaseline to make a salve.
Ginger Oil during monsoon
Ginger oil is mainly useful in the monsoon season because it can provide good relief for the respiratory illness that can be seen especially during this season. It helps as a supplement for cough, cold, fever or flu symptoms, body aches, etc.
The aroma, taste, and tingle of ginger in our throat make the perfect drink during the rainy season. Ayurvedic experts recommend that ginger cures various health-related issues. Ginger is known as the magic root for monsoon season. Ginger improves blood circulation. It helps to prevent fever, excessive sweating, and chills. It has antibacterial properties that help to treat flu, cough, and cold. Flu weakens the immunity and digestive system; the consumption of ginger stimulates the appetite, digestion, and boosts the immune system naturally thereby protecting against Coronaviris (COVID 19).
Ginger oil side effects
Ginger oil is generally recognized as safe and few adverse effects have been reported as per FDA. It is not recommended to use high concentrated ginger oil on the skin without diluting it. Mix the ginger oil with some carrier oil first like almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil before applying it to the skin.
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