Ginger is one of the most highly valued spices in the world. Gingergrass is an herbaceous plant, which has long, elegant stems. The grass source of the essential oil and is very fragrant that is closely related to lemongrass. Gingergrass essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the unpeeled or dried, ground-up root (rhizome) of the plant with a spicy and sweet aroma.
It has been used for centuries.
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Originated in India, China and Java but is also native to Africa and the West Indies, gingergrass has numerous health benefits.
- Adding 2 drops of gingergrass oil in steam inhalation can help in relieving blocked nasal passages, sinus congestion and headache.
- With its antiseptic, anti-fungal and bactericidal properties, ginger grass oil is effective in treating pimples, black heads, boils, cuts, dermatitis, burns, ringworm, athlete’s foot, wounds and other skin infections.
- As a part of a cream or lotion, gingergrass can be used for arthritis, muscle aches, rheumatism, and to help with poor circulation.
- A drop of gingergrass oil to a handkerchief can be inhaled and use for nausea, morning sickness, indigestion, colds and flu and travel sickness.
- Rub 1 drop in a counter-clockwise position over the entire abdomen. You can also take a drop internally in a capsule or by other means to treat diarrhea.
- Gingergrass oil also stimulates the immune system, treats impotence, tonsillitis, and alcoholism and increases the appetite too.
- Add 1 drop to a glass of water and sip slowly to alleviate vomiting.
- Massage over the lower abdomen, or try adding a drop to water, meals, or even smoothies for daily support to cure gas within the body.
- Gingergrass oil relieves depression, mental stress, exhaustion, dizziness, restlessness and anxiety.
- To stimulate the circulatory system, use 2-3 drops of gingergrass oil in 1 ounce of carrier oil and massage into body.
Gingergrass oil although considered safe, a health care provider must be contacted before use.