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How to Use Essential Oils: Ginger

Ginger essential oil is steam-distilled from the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant, an underground stem long valued for its warming and digestive properties. For centuries, ginger has been used to support digestion and ease stomach discomfort. The oil carries that same spicy, energizing character and is often used to help reduce feelings of nausea, bloating, and general digestive unease. Diffusing three to four drops can create a warm, comforting aroma that may help settle the stomach and promote a sense of balance.

Ginger essential oil is also a versatile addition to daily wellness routines. When taken internally in a veggie cap or applied topically to the abdomen with proper dilution, it is commonly used to support digestion and reduce gas or bloating. Its bold, spicy flavor makes it useful in the kitchen as well, where a single drop can enhance desserts or savory dishes with depth and warmth. Whether used aromatically, internally, or topically, ginger essential oil is valued for its comforting and stimulating nature.

Nutmeg-Did You Know?

NutmegDid You know Nutmeg comes from the fruit of a 50 ft (15 m) tall tropical evergreen tree? Nutmeg is most commonly used as a cooking spice. The tree grows in Indonesia, New Guinea, and the West Indies. The dried nut and essential oil are both used to enhance your health.

Nutmeg is used in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine. It is most popular as a spice in food and drinks, and is also used in cosmetics and soaps. In ancient Greece, and Rome, nutmeg was highly valued and expensive. People were convinced it stimulated the brain. The Arabs have used nutmeg for centuries.

Nutmeg relaxes the muscles, and helps remove gas from the digestive track. It is most commonly used for stomach problems such as discomfort with indigestion. It is also used for chronic nervous disorders, kidney disorders, and to help with nausea, and vomiting. In Chinese medicine, nutmeg is used to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, inflammation, impotence, liver disease, and vomiting. Some cultures have been know to use nutmeg as an aphrodisiac.