Ginger Oil

Uses

Food Poisoning - Ginger is an antiseptic and carminative substance. As a result, it can be used to treat food poisoning. It is also used for treating intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery.

Nausea and Vomiting - Research has shown that ginger root and its oil are also effective against nausea, motion sickness and vomiting. Use of ginger may also result in a reduction of pregnancy-related vomiting in women.

Malaria - Ginger root and ginger oil are also effective against yellow fever and malaria.

Respiratory Disorder - Since ginger root and ginger oil are both good expectorants, they are effective in treating various respiratory problems such as cold, cough, flu, asthma, bronchitis and breathlessness. Ginger is very effective in removing mucus from the throat and lungs.

Inflammation and Pain - The extract of ginger is often used in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation.

Menstruation Problems - Irregular and painful menstrual discharges can be treated with ginger.

Heart ailments - In China, it is strongly believed that ginger boosts and strengthens your heart health. Many people use ginger oil as a measure to prevent as well as cure various heart conditions.

Stress - Ginger oil, being an essential oil, is stimulating and therefore relieves depression, mental stress, exhaustion, dizziness, restlessness and anxiety.

Impotency: Ginger is helpful for male health as well. Since ginger root and its oil are aphrodisiac in nature, it is effective in eliminating impotency and preventing premature ejaculation.

Kidney: It is also believed that ginger root juice is able to dissolve kidney stones.

Hair care: Ginger is useful for hair care as well. Ginger juice is useful in controlling dandruff.

Cancer: According to the American Cancer Society, preliminary research on animals has shown that ginger may be useful in treating cancer.