(Zingiber officinale)

Widely recognized since ancient times as having an affinity for the digestive tract and for stimulant and tonic properties; ginger with lime is one of my favorite combinations in aromatherapy - for emotional and physical uplift and for healing and disinfecting; ginger is for the dynamic soul who has lost drive and become apathetic and confused; it is used sparingly, as it is extremely strong, in Chinese tonics to strengthen the heart; used properly (sparingly- 1 drop) in the bath, it is one of my favorite oils to create a ‘sweat’ and ward off an impending illness. Can also be used for alcoholism, angina, loss of appetite, arthritis, fractures, catarrh, chills, colds, colic congestion, prevention of contagious diseases, coughs, cramps, diarrhea, digestive disorders, fever, flu, impotence, memory, motion sickness, muscular aches and pains, nausea, scurvy, sinusitis, sore throat, sprains, tonsillitis, nervous exhaustion, general debility, and sea sickness. It can also be used in cooking-carefully.

Ingredient In: LeExhilaration, LeFocus

Therapeutic Properties: antiseptic, stimulant, stomachic, aphrodisiac, febrifuge, expectorant

Application: apply to appropriate areas on the feet, area of concern, in the bath-sparingly

Aromatic: long held to be aphrodisiac and to increase physical energy and to influence our relationship to property

Contra-indications: may cause irritation on sensitive skin; avoid direct sunlight after use; in the bath, never use more than 1 drop - opens the capillaries so quickly that a severe headache can result if too much is used