Description
A perennial herb which has a reed like white flowering stem, rising from a creeping jointed tuberose root.
Characteristics
Instantly recoginisable, with a sharp green top note and fiery, woody and sweet undertones with hints of lemon.
Oils to Blend with
Bay, Cajuput, Caraway, Cardamom, Cinnamom, Coriander, Clove, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Lemon, Lime, Myrtle, Orange, Rosemary, Spearmint, Verbana.

Latin Name
Zingiber officinale

Plant Family
Zingiberaceae

Extraction Method
The essential oil is extracted by steam from the unpeeled, ground dried root.

Country of Origin
India

Chemical Constituents
Borneol (Alcohol), Citral (Aldehyde), Cineole (Ketone), Zingiberene (Sesquiterpene), Camphene, Limonene, Phellandrene (Terpenes)

Precautions
Could irritate sensitive skins