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Aromatherapy Thymes: Orange and Ginger - The Energizing Duo Of Aromatherapy

December 2, 2008 - 12:55pm 578 reads 0 comments

It is valuable in the treatment of constipation and slow digestion.

In addition, it is considered a beauty oil, beneficial in skin care, especially in the treatment of acne. Orange is used in private label beauty and cleaning products for its refreshing scent and antiseptic properties. The oil of the orange is delightfully bright and signals optimism and brings wellness to any home. It’s truly a universal blending scent that mixes with just about everything! For a more calming atmosphere add five drops of orange and three drops of ginger in your favorite diffuser, and simply relax.

Ginger for Stomach Upsets and Pregnancy Morning Sickness
It is believed that ginger (zingiber officinale) was brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century to be used as a condiment. It has been used for medicinal purposes since the ancient times and is recorded specifically in both Chinese and Sanskrit writings. It is also mentioned in the classic literature from the Greeks and was used in the sybaritic sanctuaries of the Romans. The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the ginger root.

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