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Ginger is a very popular root for medicine and flavoring in Asia.  Ginger is a hot fiery, sweet, spicy oil.  It blends well with the citrus oils such as Wild Orange, and blends well with oils such as Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Fennel, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Coriander, Siberian Fir and Levander. dōTERRA Ginger is from Madagascar.

Ginger oil is a STRONG oil that can positively affect the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lungs, and Kidneys.  It is stimulating and warming for the digestive system, it can stimulate the appetite, relieve indigestion, abdominal distress and gas; excellent for dissolving old mucus – in the respiratory system or digestive system.

Note: Ginger may interact with your prescribed medications.  Use with care and remember to go back to your doctor and ‘review & reduce’ the drugs when advised.¹ Essential oils helps clear and clean cells so the medications work better when the cells are healthier and communicating more effectively.

Emotionally Ginger, warms and strengthens individuals.  It increases determination and inspires initiative and action to carry plans through their conclusion. Ginger also helps blow away the winter blues, even helps people find happiness and strength in times where there is not a lot of sunlight.  Ginger Oil with clarity to clear plans and create good intentions. Ginger is great for those who lack the personal drive and optimism to manifest initiative and take real or immediate action.  Ginger is great for individuals who tend to procrastinate and doubt themselves, waiting for others to spur them on before they can take action. Ginger can restore the exhilaration of achievement and moving forward is easier.  Ginger is great for the 3rd Chakra.

You can find Ginger oil in the follow dōTERRA products: Slim and Sassy, DigestZen digestive blend, xEO Mega® Essential Oil Omega Complex, vEO Mega Essential Oil Omega Complex

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BODY

Appetite-Stimulating Inhalant: Ginger 3 drops, Peppermint 2 drops, Black Pepper 4 drops, Coriander 6 drops, Clary Sage 8 drops. Gently blend and pour into your inhalant and use often during day to keep system working and help the body be able to consume nutrients. Great for people who have been ill and are weak or people recovering from chemotherapy.  You can also diffuse this blend in a diffuser.²

Inhalant Blend for the Sinus and Congestion: Ginger 3 drops, Rosemary 2 drops, Eucalyptus 3 drops, Frankincense 5 drops; mix oils together and pour onto wick and close tight and then inhale to relieve sinus infections and clear congestion.  Use as necessary.³

Immunity Inhalant: Ginger 4 drops, Basil 2 drops, Black Pepper 2 drops, Eucalyptus 2 drops, Frankincense 4 drops, Thyme 2 drops, Bergamot 8 drops; gently mix and then add to your inhaler, or pour several drops into a bowl of steaming water and put a towel over your head and inhale for 5-10 minutes.⁴

Weight Management Inhalant: Ginger Oil 3 drops, Fennel Oil 6 drops, Rosemary 2 drops, Black Pepper Oil 1 Drop; mix oils and pour onto wick and close tight and inhale a couple times an hour to decrease appetite and satisfy cravings.⁵⁶

Morning Sickness Inhalant Blend: Combine Ginger 7 drops, Melissa 2 drops, Rose 2 drops into a small bottle or inhaler and inhale to fight nausea and reduce the feeling of vomiting.

Motion Sickness: Put a drop of Ginger on the bones on the back of the ears before long car rides, airplane trips, or before you go out to sea.  Consider trying out a blend of peppermint too.⁷

Sinus Steam Inhalation: Mix 1 quart steaming water, ¼ cup Epsom salts, Ginger 1 drop, Melaleuca 1 drop, Thyme 1 drop, Eucalyptus 1 drop. Add oils to the Epsom salts and then mix into steaming water. Hold head over the bowl and drape a towel over both your head and the bowl to capture the steam. Breathe in the vapors for 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat as necessary.⁸

Boost Immunity Tea: Boil cup of water and let sit and cool for 5 minutes; then add 1 tablespoon of local honey with 1 drop of Ginger Oil already in the honey and stir and sip until dissolved. Add more water to keep good flavor and fragrance going. Drink this during winter seasons.⁹

Morning Immunity Bath: ½ cup Epsom Salts, Ginger 2 drops, Rosemary 3 drops, Lemon 2 drops, Melaleuca 5 drops; add drops to Epsom Salts and add to warm bath – stir until blended into water then soak for 15-20 minutes; pat dry.¹⁰¹¹

Sinus Foot Bath: 1/4 cup Epsom salts, Ginger Oil 1 drop, Siberian Fir 1 drop, Rosemary 1 drop; add oils to Epsom Salts then into a warm foot bath stir until dissolved and then soak feet for 10-15 minutes.¹²Refer to face mapping.

Winter Chest Rub: 2 ounces of Coconut Oil, Ginger 2 drops, Oregano 1 drop, Thyme 1 drop, Frankincense 2 drops, Eucalyptus 2 drops, Siberian Fir 2 drops, Melaleuca 2 drops; Gently blend. And massage the oil over your chest and back several times daily until your symptoms are better.

Chest Rub for Occasional Coughs: 2 ounces of Coconut Oil, Ginger 3 drops, Thyme 2 drops, Melaleuca 2 drops, Cypress 3 drops, Lavender 3 drops, Lemongrass 1 drop; Gently blend and apply to chest or vital-flex points on the feet and hands to relieve your coughing.

Pre-Sports Rub: Coconut Oil 2 ounces, Ginger 2 drops, Rosemary 5 drops, Basil 5 drops, Peppermint 3 drops; mix gently with the coconut oil and massage into your muscles before physical activity.

Joints & Muscles Massage Blend: 2 ounces Coconut oil, Ginger 2 drops, Black Pepper 2 drops, Coriander 3 drops, Roman Chamomile 5 drops, Helichrysum 4 drops; gently blend and apply to areas of stiffness and pain. Increase water consumption.¹³

Bruise Blend: Ginger Oil 2 drops, Helichrysum 3 drops, Geranium 4 drops, Sandalwood 1 drop, Cypress 3 drops; mix the oils together gently and apply to bruised area always in an upward motion toward the heart.¹⁴

Circulation-Boosting Body Oil Rub: 2 ounces Coconut Oil, Ginger 2 drops, Vetiver 2 drops, Rosemary 6 drops, Lemon 4 drops, Geranium 2 drops, Myrrh 3 drops; gently blend and rub on body in areas where you want enhanced circulation- Do this in the morning to invigorate the body.¹⁵

Abdominal Rub (For more regular bowel moments): 4 ounces Coconut Oil, Ginger 2 drops, Lemon 4 drops, Coriander 4 drops, Fennel 8 drops, Wild Orange 6 drops; gently mix and twice a day rub the blend around your core clockwise from right to left and allow to work with drinking lots of water. Even after initial release of toxins keep applying for another day and night and use GX Assist to re-stabilize the system.¹⁶

Food Flavoring: Add Ginger to Gingerbread cookies, Ginger stir fry chicken, Ginger Pancakes, Ginger & Lemon teas etc.¹⁷

MIND

Ginger is the Oil of Empowerment and Accountability.  According to the Emotions & Essential Oils the negative emotions Ginger helps to release are the following: Victim mentality, powerless, unwilling to take responsibility, defeated, not present, stuck, blaming, and others.

The positive properties we can adopt are the following: Empowered, committed, capable, purposeful, and accountable.

Fear-Less Personal Blend: 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil, Ginger 1 drop, Wild Orange 1 drop, Coriander 2 drops, Sandalwood 4 drops; gently mix and apply to bones behind the ears, at the base of the throat or behind your knees and enjoy the lightness of your world.¹⁸

>>I no longer allow myself to feel powerless because of fear

>>I allow myself to embrace courage

Trusting Personal Blend: Ginger 1 drop, Melissa 1 drop, Rose 1 drop, Siberian Fir 2 drops, Lemon Oil 2 drops, Coconut oil 1 teaspoon – gently blend and apply behind the ears or on the back of the knees– or just inhale from rubbed on your palms – keeps good thoughts close and draws kind people to you.¹⁹

Love Inspiring Diffuser Blend: Ginger 4 drops, Wild Orange 6 drops, Ylang Ylang 8 drops, Lavender 8 drops, Bergamot 8 drops, Myrrh 4 drops; gently mix and add to your diffuser for letter writing or peace making with yourself or others – will help you remember your goodness and beauty and identify it in others.²⁰

Sensual Diffuser Blend: (set the mood and “make the world go away”) Ginger 4 drops, Vetiver 2 drops, Coriander 4 drops, Ylang Ylang 6 drops, Clary Sage 10 drops; gently mix in a glass vial and then add 4-6 drops to your diffuser 1 hour prior to foot rubs or get re-acquainted activity.²¹

Mind-Activating Diffuser Blend: Ginger 5 drops, Patchouli 8 drops, Coriander 8 drops, Siberian Fir 10 drops; gently mix and add 4-6 drops to your diffuser. Great before tests or new group stuff.²²

Memory-Jogger Diffuser Blend: Ginger 8 drops, Siberian Fir 8 drops, Coriander 10 drops, Clary Sage 15 drops, Frankincense 4 drops; gently blend separately and add 4-6 drops to your diffuser.  Run for 10 minutes then wait for 30 minutes and do 10 minutes again – breathing deeply in the room – if you diffuse this before sleeping, you may have very colorful dreams.²³

Courage Inspiring Bath Blend: ½ cup Epsom salts, Ginger 1 drop, Black Pepper 1 drop, Fennel 2 drops, Thyme 3 drops; mix oils into Epsom salts and then pour into warm bath and stir until dissolved, soak for 15 to 20 minutes and then pat dry and get on with your project!²⁴

Lack of Determination: Ginger 2 drops, Roman Chamomile 4 drops; gently blend and apply to the bones behind the ears and behind the knees and accept inspiration to get clarity. Ginger is great for the 3rd Chakra.²⁵

>>I am focused and determined

Dispirited and Disheartened: Ginger 2 drops, Rosemary 3 drops; Diffuse after lunch and dinner, gently blend and apply to the bones behind the ears and on palms of hands and rub together and inhale; load into an inhaler and use often to keep spirits up.

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SPIRIT

Ginger is a take action oil.  I know that when people get on their life path and start fulfilling their life’s purpose they will feel happier.  If you are one to hold yourself back, then use Ginger so you can move forward with less reservations.

Ginger helps us be present and participate fully in life.  Ginger addresses deep patterns of victim mentality by pointing out the root of victim mentality is the feeling of powerlessness. When we feel powerful, we let go of victim mentality.  We no longer blame people and situations.  Our perspective changes to problem solving and an empowered view on life.  Ginger helps us embrace responsibilities more and not allowing ‘excuses’ to cover our fear of powerlessness. You know when you have a victim mentality when you revert to feeling defeated easily.  Remember, we tap into the reservoir of strength and power when we connect to Divinity.

Ginger encourages us to no longer wait for outside situations to change before we can feel powerful and happy.  We stop saying, “When” and “If” or “I can’t wait when…”  Ginger helps us find a way to be solution seeking by owning our power to choose.

Responsible, accountable people can take action and face all the fears and the results of their choices and actions.  Go Ginger!!

Read more about chakras and essential oils here.

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