dōTERRA Ginger Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Ginger Essential Oil - 15ml
Ginger essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale — the knobbly underground stem most people know from the kitchen, though this bottle never goes near one. doTERRA sources much of its Ginger from growers in Madagascar, among other origins where the plant thrives.
The smell is warm, spicy and unmistakably root-like, closer to fresh ginger than the dried, ground version, with an earthy depth underneath the spice. It reads as a proper spice-rack aroma rather than anything sweet or citrusy.
A drop in a diffuser alongside a citrus or warming spice oil gives an autumn or winter blend real depth, and for topical use it works well diluted and blended into a wider spice-note mix rather than worn alone. This bottle is for aroma and blending — not for cooking or the kitchen.
Why people choose it
- Warm, spicy and distinctly root-like aroma, close to the fresh rhizome
- Steam distilled from the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale
- Sourced from growers in Madagascar, among other origins
- Deepens an autumn or winter diffuser blend
- Pairs well with citrus and other warming spice oils
How it smells
Warm, spicy and root-like, with an earthy depth that sits it closer to fresh ginger than the dried, ground spice.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a diffuser, blended with a citrus oil or another warming spice such as Cinnamon Bark.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying, and use as part of a wider spice-note blend rather than alone.
- Dilution
- One drop of Ginger to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- This is an aroma and blending oil rather than a kitchen ingredient — it's used here for scent alone.
Details
- Botanical name
- Zingiber officinale
- Plant part
- Rhizome
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Zingiberene, Sesquiphellandrene
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Ginger essential oil smell like?
Warm, spicy and distinctly root-like, closer to fresh ginger than the dried, ground spice most people cook with.
Is this oil meant for cooking?
No — this bottle is intended as an aroma and blending oil for diffusers and topical scent, not as a food ingredient.
What does it blend well with?
A citrus oil such as Wild Orange lightens it, and another warming spice like Cinnamon Bark or Clove deepens it further.
Where does doTERRA source Ginger from?
Mainly from growers in Madagascar, among other regions where the plant grows well.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Two to three is a good starting point for a warming autumn or winter blend.