Does anyone know about research articles that document the benefits of ginger essential oil for skin care?
Seems to be mention of its use in Iran?
Did see these, though:
R Kubra, I., & Jaganmohanrao, L. (2012). An overview on inventions related to ginger processing and products for food and pharmaceutical applications. Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture, 4(1), 31-49.
Mikaili, P., Shayegh, J., Sarahroodi, S., & Sharifi, M. (2012). Pharmacological properties of herbal oil extracts used in Iranian traditional medicine. Adv Environ Biol, 6(1), 153-158.
Sritoomma, N., Moyle, W., Cooke, M., & O’Dwyer, S. (2014). The effectiveness of Swedish massage with aromatic ginger oil in treating chronic low back pain in older adults: a randomized controlled trial. Complementary therapies in medicine, 22(1), 26-33.
Don’t just relegate ginger to your tea or use it as a spice for certain dishes. This superfood, apart from having a number of health benefits and medicinal properties, is also great for your skin and hair. - Ginger is packed with more than 40 antioxidants that are said to fight the telltale signs of ageing. Not only does ginger help your skin by flushing out toxins, it also encourages blood circulation. Other benefits include reducing the damage that is caused thanks to free radicals and making the skin more taut.
- Regularly suffer from those annoying acne breakouts? Instead of reaching out for that anti-acne cream, give ginger a shot. This spice is known for its highly effective antiseptic properties that work well to banish bacteria that cause pimples.
- Another benefit of ginger includes its ability to works its magic on scars that are caused, thanks to pigmentation. Although lighter than acne scars, these hypopigmented scars are noticeable and make your skin look patchy. Applying sliced raw ginger on these areas is said to help reduce the appearance of these scars.
- The antioxidant properties of ginger are known to soften the skin and even skin tone. Applying a mask made by mixing ginger, honey and lemon juice is said to be excellent for your skin.
ginger oil is not commonly used in skin care products because it tends to irritate sensitive skin. It is, however, sometimes used in colognes for men and is thought to be effective at treating cellulite and varicose veins. If you have sensitive skin, use ginger oil with caution, or choose another essential oil that is safe to use on sensitive skin, such as rosemary or cypress.Soothes sore throats and supports respiratory health
- Warming, pain relieving and especially beneficial for arthritis
- Good motivator helping one get clarity and move forward
- Good for memory
- Good for all digestive issues
- Soothes nausea and upset tummies
- Good for poor circulation
- Good for car sickness and sea sickness
But for fast relief, or to treat a more serious ailment, then ginger root essential oil is the best option. This stuff is natural concentrate that can basically cure or treat everything. Literally, from heart disease to motion sickness to digestive issues.
The essential oil of the ginger root has also been around for centuries. It was widely used as key component in ancient Ayurvedic medicine (the oldest system of medicine known to man) as well as in aromatherapy. The smell is sweet, but pungent, is easily recognizable. It also blends well with other essential oils like citrus flavors or lemongrass.
The oil is predominantly made from freshly harvested ginger roots – the fresher the root, the more potent the extract. The roots are then grated into smaller pieces. This helps to release the essential phytonutrients and chemical compounds that make up the base of the essential oil. These smaller pieces are then added to a vat of boiling water. As the water boils, the steam produced extracts the chemicals and phytonutrients (minerals, vitamins etc.) from the organic material and passes into a separate cooling chamber. Chemically Ginger is packed with more than 40 antioxidants that are said to fight the telltale signs of ageing. Not only does ginger help your skin by flushing out toxins, it also encourages blood circulation@ Koushik Manna
Ginger oil has multidimensional uses. Keeping aside their usage as spice and as an ingredient of herbal tea, it has other uses like in cosmetics, medicines, oils against wrinkles/ inflammation/ massage oil/ analgesic balm, gum problems etc. It is an important ingredient in many products of Ayurveda.
Andrew Gilbey M. Jameel M. Jameel Koushik Manna Sanatombi Devi Yumkham Thank you for your answers.
Ginger oil if applied topically can brighten your skin and ingibit the sign of damage and ageing.
Both ingesting ginger and applying it topically have major anti-aging benefits. It contains around 40 antioxidant properties that prevent free radical damage and protect against aging. It also evens skin tone and improves elasticity.
Ginger essential oil is used for a variety of health issues, from nausea and upset stomach, to menstrual disorders, inflammation and respiratory conditions. Ginger oil can be used internally (in small amounts), aromatically and topically. When used on sensitive skin, it should be diluted with a carrier oil.
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