Ginger

Zingiber officinale-distilled from the unpeeled, fresh root.  Fresh, woody, spicy scent. Be wary that your ginger oil is not distilled from the dried roots, as it may be "unpleasant".  Used as a fragrance component in cosmetics and perfumes, and extensively in food and drinks.

 

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic. Possible sensitizer and irritant.  Dilute well for topical use. 

 

CHARACTER:  "Lively Passion", Warming, Strength, Encouraging, Warm, Passionate, Yang, Valor, Courage, Capable and Strong Enough to carry on regardless.

NUMBER:  8         

CRYSTAL:  Rhodochrosite, Red Jasper          

CHAKRA:  3 or 1, balances all

ELEMENT:  Fire         

PERFUME NOTE:  Some sources say TOP, some say BASE-MIDDLE     

ASTRO:  Mars

ENERGY TYPE: 3; Hot & Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Sesquiterpenes

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:  Confidence, Fortitude, Empathy, Courage

 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:   Anxiety, Lack of direction, Purposelessness, Unfocused, Apathy, Burnout, Confusion, Fatigue, Lonely, Sad, Illusions, Stress

 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Arthritis, fatigue, muscular pains, poor circulation, sprains, coughs, sore throat, colic, indigestion, nausea, motion or morning sickness, chills, colds, flu, fever, infections, asthma, bronchitis, headache, boost metabolism, boost liver function, menstrual cramps

 

 

PERSONALITY:

+ Sometimes strong and silent type, because actions speak louder than words.

+ Stimulating, lively company, wicked sense of humor. 

+ Forceful, profound, able to sort their problems philosophically without relying on anyone else.  Expect you to do their own thing. Lack of possessiveness.

+ Good listener and good in caring professions such as counselor, psychology, social worker.  Also do well as farmers dealing with animals.  They are a great friend because they’ll always listen to your problems with patience, sincerity, and kindness.

+ They like their privacy, but will be welcoming when company comes to call.

+ Dedicate themselves to a loved one, but allow their partner freedom.

+ Expects fidelity and respect.

+ Have a sexual rather than sensual nature and will choose a mate who shares their enthusiasm.  FLORALS are often drawn to them.

-Can have a temper.  Don’t cross a GINGER or you’ll be sorry. Can hold grudges for years.  They are just awful when negative.  May sulk, withdraw, appear confused, apathetic. Can lose their joy and purpose in life.  Loneliness may engulf them.

-Could be unstable at times, particularly if unemployed or passed over for promotion.  They don’t like “losing face”.

 

 

BLENDS: Treasure,  Brave Heart,  Caldera,  Citrine, Gingerbread,  Pirates,  Shaman,  Tiger Eye,  Vanilla Pie Spice,  

 

ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, FARMER, CHILD NATURE, JUDGE

 

Blends well with SANDALWOOD, VETIVER, PATCHOULI, FRANKINCENSE, ROSEWOOD, CORIANDER, CEDAR, ROSE, LIME, NEROLI, ORANGE, and other citrus.

 

May contain:  gingerin, gingenol, gingerone, zingiberene, linalol, camphene, phellandrene, citral, cineol, borneol, cucurmeme, etc.