Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Ginger
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Ginger roots
![Ginger roots](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Starr_070730-7818_Zingiber_officinale.jpg/150px-Starr_070730-7818_Zingiber_officinale.jpg)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger oil comes from the root of Zingiber officinale plants. It has a warm and spicy scent. It has warming, uplifting and stimulating effects.
Properties
Digestive
Alleviates nausea, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and constipation.
Emotional
Soothes depression.
Respiratory
Eases catarrh, bronchitis, colds and flu.
Caution
- May cause photo-sensitivity.