Dimensions Latin Name : Zingiber Officinale. Part Of Plant Used : Root. Source : India. Extraction Method : Steam Distillation. Ginger Essential Oil is extracted from the Zingiberaceae officinale plant also known as Common or Jamaica Ginger. The name ginger is derived from the place called Gingi in the state of Tamil Nadu India and the Tamil word for ginger inji-ver. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the unpeeled or dried ground-up root of the plant. It is a warming oil and is particularly good for digestion and fighting nausea and vomiting. Ginger oil has many therapeutic properties. It is used in the treatment of fractures soothing the pain of rheumatism arthritis and carbuncles. It helps with hangovers motion sickness colds flu coughs sinusitis sore throat skin sores diarrhoea colic cramps chills and fever. Used in a vaporiser this oil fights loneliness and depression and its energizing properties make it a good aphrodisiac. Put a drop of oil on a handkerchief and inhale to control nausea motion sickness and colds. Ginger has its origins in India China and Java but is also native to Africa and West Indies. Sanskrit and Chinese texts mention the use of ginger as medicine. It is also mentioned in ancient Greek Roman and Arabian literature. Dried ginger is used for stomach aches diarrhoea throat problems and nausea. The Chinese also use it to boost the heart and to reduce mucus and phlegm. Please note It's not possible to choose which variation I.e colour or type etc. Item sent will be one of the items shown. Not aplicable for non variant items. Thanks for choosing frekl.