Unlock The Anti-Inflammatory Power and Benefits Of Ginger Essential Oil
Most people know and love ginger as an ingredient for various recipes. Ginger adds spice to your favorite meals and adds a twist to sweets. When used as tea, it helps soothe cough and sore throat. Nowadays, ginger is accessible as an essential oil. Still carrying the ginger root’s warm and spicy aroma, ginger essential oil also contains its anti-inflammatory properties. Read on for the uses and ways to harness the anti-inflammatory power of ginger essential oil.
Understanding Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to infections, diseases, and injury. Inflammation is, thus, a sign that the body recognizes a threat in the body and is protecting you from it. Inflammation, then, is not necessarily a bad thing for the body. However, not all inflammation is bad.
There are two types of inflammation. The first is acute inflammation, which is short-lived. You may recognize this as redness, swelling, and pain in and around areas that sustained an injury. In an acute inflammation, the body releases white blood cells to protect the injured area and speed up the healing process.
The other type of inflammation is chronic inflammation. In this type of inflammation, the pain may be excessive and lasts long. This is a sign that the body is producing white blood cells for a non-existent injury or infection, and is attacking healthy tissues or organs. While acute inflammation may be a result of injury or physical exertion, chronic inflammation may be related to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia.
Ginger has been found to help ease and reduce pain and swelling caused by either type of inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory Benefits Of Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger, as well as its essential oil, has been used traditionally as a remedy for various ailments. A 2011 study confirms the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger essential oil, which is useful for relieving pain. Ginger essential oil can help manage or provide relief for these ailments:
Headaches
Headaches are characterized by pain in the head, which extends to the face and neck. Headaches and migraines are caused by several factors, such as stress, posture issues, and inflammation. The different types of headaches have a negative effect on people’s daily life. Ginger is a recognized remedy for headaches by various organizations like Migraine Strong.
Muscle Pain
Muscle pain as a result of physical exertion or exercise is one example of acute inflammation since it is bound to fade after a few days. A study from the University of Georgia found that ginger can reduce muscle pain by about 25%. Ginger helps suppress inflammatory processes, which allows it to prevent and reduce inflammation.
Joint Pain
Joint pain is caused by inflammation in or around the joints or of tendons. People with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and other similar conditions may experience frequent joint pain. Ginger is an effective treatment for joint pain as it not only helps reduce inflammation, but it also helps reduce due to its analgesic properties. This 2001 study confirms the effectiveness of ginger for alleviating knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, while this 2016 study by Funk et al. demonstrates ginger essential oil’s capability to reduce inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Eczema
Eczema is a life-long skin condition that is characterized by dry, itchy skin. Experts believe that eczema is caused by an overactive immune system. One of the ways ginger essential oil can help manage eczema is by alleviating the painful and itchy sensation caused by a flare-up.
Rosacea
Rosacea is another skin condition that is caused by inflammation of the skin. People with rosacea may have visible redness, rough or bumpy skin. Additional symptoms of rosacea are swelling, stinging, and burning sensations during flare-ups. Eating ginger helps reduce instances of flare-ups. However, it can also help soothe flare-ups—reduce redness and painful sensations—when applied topically.
How To Use Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger essential oil is a versatile product that can be used in different ways. Here are the most effective ways to use the anti-inflammatory prowess of ginger essential oil:
Topical Treatment
When mixed with a carrier oil, you can apply ginger essential oil on inflamed areas. This method is most effective for muscle pain, joint pain, eczema, rosacea, as well as headaches. This way, ginger essential oil can directly at keeping the inflammation at bay and soothing the skin, muscle, or joints.
Dilute 5 drops of ginger essential oil with your carrier oil of choice, such as Tamanu Oil, Jojoba Oil, or a teaspoon of petroleum jelly. Then, apply the mixture to the inflamed areas.
Massage Oil
It would be a good idea to incorporate ginger essential oil with your massages. Massages help stimulate blood circulation into inflamed joints and sore muscles, which encourages healing. With ginger essential oil’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it serves to make massages more effective.
You can make your own massage oil by diluting ginger essential oil with coconut oil. Alternatively, you can use the Lemongrass Ginger Body Oil, which will help soothe various body pain, encourage relaxation while you get a massage, moisturize your skin, and boost your energy levels.
Mask
For people with skin conditions like eczema and rosacea, using a mask with ginger essential oil will help reduce inflammation. You can mix 2 tablespoons of manuka honey with 3 to 5 drops of ginger essential oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Refrigerate until cool, then apply on your face or other areas affected by inflammation.
Essential Oil Bath
A bath with ginger essential oil offers numerous benefits. It can help soothe muscle and joint pain, help relieve headaches, as well as soothe eczema and rosacea. Bathing in a ginger essential oil-infused bath will allow your skin to soak up the ginger essential oil.
Dilute 5 to 10 drops of ginger essential oil with a tablespoon of carrier oil. You can mix this up with other essential oils such as lavender or frankincense, which both have calming properties in addition to anti-inflammatory properties. Mix this with warm water and enjoy.
Ginger essential oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties that you can use to treat muscle and joint pain, headaches, eczema, and rosacea.
For more interesting information on the power of essential oils read “Unlocking The Power Of Cajeput Essential Oil“
I always knew Ginger was a good antiseptic but I didn’t know Ginger Essential Oil could be helpful in treating other issues.
I’ve used ginger to help with my motion sickness will have to try this too.
It is amazing all the benefits of essential oils. I use it often for my daughter’s cramps. This is a great article.
Yep ginger has so many benefits that are great for our bodies
Thank you for sharing this
Thanks for the share.
I have not used ginger since my daughter was young she is allergic so try to keep it out of my home.
I know ginger is used for stomach issues but I didn’t know it could be used for skin problems and headaches too! This is such helpful info!
I didn’t know Ginger Essential Oil could be helpful in treating issues like skin problems and muscle pain. I like that’s it’s a natural remedy.
Ginger is my go-to
I never realized that Essential oil could be so beneficial in treating skin problems and muscle pain….and I like that’s it’s a natural remedy
Ginger is very helpful for many different ailments, I use it to aid in digestion and help with inflammation.
I love the effects of ginger and the help it gives me to help with my inflammation in my hands and digestion.
Great article!
I never used Ginger for anything, but it definitely looks like a big help.
I am experiencing arthritis in my knees and I will try this because I prefer natural treatments
Ginger is so good for many things.
Yes, I use Ginger in cooking, but I have found,(since I have replacements due to severe Osteo Arthritis and Porosis), that ginger as well as Tumeric, have helped me alot with inflammation in my body!
Thanks for the article!
Ginger for headaches is what I might need.
Wow! I never knew that there were so many benefits to ginger essential oil. I have used fresh ginger for many of these but the essential oil could be great for on-the-go!
I have to try this because I have systemic inflammation. Thanks for posting!
Wow! I didn’t know that ginger essential oils could help with so many ailments.
Wow I did not know all the benefits of ginger essential oil
This is very helpful information! I especially liked the guidance on using ginger for a face mask.
My legs are currently swollen due to stage 4 kidney disease so I develop ulcers that require me to wear compression wraps. These wraps cause my legs to get very red and inflamed. I wonder if this would help.
I never knew this abut ginger so glad I found out about the use of it thank you for sharing.
Ginger has sooo many uses in several different forms – and it’s great in food, too 😀 I take powdered ginger in a capsule daily but I will have to get some ginger essential oil too after reading this!
I have always loved ginger in my tea and now I will try it in my lotion for my arthritis!
I wasn’t aware that ginger was good for fibromyalgia. I will indeed try it out.
So informative!
Helps with nausea from heachaches also ! 💜
I love the scent of ginger mixed with neroli and bergamot .
I’m going to make a ginger massage oil. Thank you for sharing. I work with horses and my muscles are always sore, this will be very helpful.
informative article
Wow! I knew ginger was good for you but didn’t know all the benefits. I’mean going to do the mask and bath!
I have suffered from chronic inflammation for the past 3.5 years. I have noticed a HUGE difference in my swelling when I use ginger in my cooking, lotions, and creams. It does help keep it at bay most of the time. It took me doing some research of my own before I realized it was the ginger. It would have been handy to have this post.
i have never heard of ginger oil. sounds soothing in a bath
Good
Yep!
Nice!!!
I have PSA . I will try ginger in the near future.
Ginger is one of my absolute faves! For soooo many reasons!
I would try ginger essential oils to try to treat muscle pain.
Wow, never thought about using ginger externally – def want to try this on my knee.
i have heard its great for tooth pain as well.
Oh, I did not know those properties of ginger!
I am definitely going to have to incorporate this oil into my regime. So many awesome benefits!
Useful info.
I already take this for an upset stomach, maybe I should try some of these
I definitely need to get some ginger oil, this would replace some meds! Thank you for sharing.
Ginger has so many benefits. Thanks for the information.
I did not realize how beneficial ginger could be! I love using essential oils.
this is so true! my husband is an herbalist and is always touting ginger for its anti inflammatory properties.
I have RA and eczema. I will be checking out ginger for these. Thanks for the info.
I’m a ginger lover anyway so it’s wonderful that it’s so beneficial. You taught me alot.
I’ve always known how fantastic ginger is and try to use regularly
thanks for the info will try this
I use ginger to make tea when I’m gassy and I’m burping a lot
There so many benefits to ginger, thanks for the tips.
Did not realise that there are so many benefits to ginger, thanks for the tips.
I believe all essential oil is good for your body! Especially ginger ! Thank you so much for the information I received appreciate it!
Ginger sounds very beneficial.
never thought of using ginger this way
So many benefits !!
I have a lot of essential oils but not ginger.
I live the smell of ginger and use ginger drops and ginger chews regularly, as well as brew fresh ginger in with tea.
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I need to try this for my aches and pains. Thanks for the infp!
Amazing test Anti-inflammatory Benefits Of Ginger Essential Oil
I’ve never thought of using ginger in the bath.
I realized it was beneficial, but had no clue it helped with blood flow!
interesting
I’ll add this to my spa bath basket
Neat
I have eczema and didn’t know that ginger essential oil helps. I will have to buy some for all the health benefits it provides and add more ginger to my cooking as well.
Wow, ginger is so great!
Had no idea a tiny oil had such powerful uses.
I’ve always shied away from ginger. Ginger tastes like soap to me. My late husband loved the taste and I couldn’t understand how he could like something that taste like soap so much. It was a mystery until I googled it. Apparently there are some of us who taste soap when we eat ginger.
I have used this for all kinds of things, and now I can add a few more!
I feel silly that I had no idea it came in an oil!! I am beyond excited 😊 thank you so much
Sounds good, but I don’t like ginger.
I knew about ginger to help with stomach upset, didn’t know it helped with anti-flammatory and pain
cool
I am having problems with my legs healing due to inflammation. I wonder if this would help.
Ginger won’t make you cry lol
I had no clue that Ginger essential oil could be used for so many ailments! I have migraines, eczema, and Fibromyalgia so I’ll definitely be trying Ginger to see if it helps alleviate some of the inflammation and other symptoms in my body. Does Ginger also treat IBS symptoms?
the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger essential oil, is useful for relieving pain.
It can help manage or provide relief for various ailments and has no after effects
Good notes.
This is legendary
Wow, ginger has some real healing power! I had no idea that it can help with so many ailments. I’ll have to try the recipe for the ginger mask. Sounds nice and refreshing
Ginger is amazing! I had no idea it had so many uses beyond helping nausea. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have never tried it for my inflammation. Thanks for sharing!
this is good to know
I will have to give ginger a try. I had no idea how beneficial it is!
I’ve been using ginger shampoo and conditioner for itchy scalp, but never considered mixing ginger essential oil into a carrier oil for massage and so on. What a good idea, can’t wait to try it.
Amazing advice!
I didn’t know Ginger Essential Oil could be helpful in treating issues like headaches and joint pain.
i never even knew about ginger oil!
Thank you so much this was very helpful!
Just be careful not to put essential oils on pets or babies, they can burn the skin or blind them!
I love ginger ale for my stomach, great that it’s good for our skin as well!
Ginger really does work for inflammation. I would like to try it in an essential oil.
Thanks for the informative post. Have a great weekend.
I use grated fresh ginger but I see I need to get some ginger oil.
All more reasons to love ginger (which I already loved)
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