Ginger Essential Oil 30 Ways

Taken internally, doTERRA Ginger essential oil can be used to ease occasional nausea and aid in digestion.* With a spicy, fresh aroma, it works well in a variety of diffuser blends. Ginger oil can also substitute for ginger flavoring in your favorite recipes. 

Here are 30 ways you can use Ginger essential oil in your everyday life.  Be sure to check out the bonus diffuser blends featuring Ginger essential oils. 

• Diffuse to enhance spiritual awareness and state of calm. 
• Gargle with warm water to sooth a sore throat. 
• Apply over lower abdomen for a soothing massage.
• Use a drop in your favorite sweet OR savory dish. 
• During a long car ride along windy roads, diffuse or place a drop in the palm of your hand and inhale to help prevent and alleviate nausea. 
• For low libido, apply one to two drops to the feet or lower abdomen. 
• Rub a drop on your stomach to reduce bloating from gas and indigestion. 
• Diffuse for added energy in late afternoons. 
• Place 2 drops with 8 oz of hot water to help relieve digestive upset.
• Apply to chest to break up congestion. 
• Apply topically to abdomen to reduce menstrual discomfort.
• To improve blood circulation and heart health, rub one to two drops of ginger essential oil over the heart twice daily. 
• For muscle and joint pain, rub two to three drops of the oil on the needed area twice daily. 
• To boost mood and feelings of courage, add two to three drops to a diffuser or inhale twice daily. 
• For nausea, diffuse two to three drops of ginger oil or apply one to two drops over the stomach.
• To aid digestion and get rid of toxins, add two to three drops of ginger oil to warm bath water.
• To relieve respiratory conditions, add one drop of ginger essential oil to green tea twice daily. 
• Apply to pulse points throughout the day to help you feel empowered and capable. 
• Add a drop to your sushi.
• Take a drop internally to help boost the immune system.
• Take internally to promote healthy digestion. 
• Inhale from palms for memory support.
• Dilute and apply topically to help with muscle discomfort. 
• Diffuse to improve mood from apathetic to activated.
• Add a drop or two to a glass with warm water to improve loss of appetite. 
• Take internally as needed to reduce alcohol cravings. 
• To soothe the throat, dilute and apply gently over the area. 
• Apply topically to wrists to reduce feelings of nausea. 
• Diffuse 3-6 drops to promote clear breathing. 
• Apply 1-2 drops to bottoms of feet to boost the immune system. 
• Take internally to calm heartburn & re-flux. 
• Diffuse to feel optimistic and empowered.
• Diffuse to create a sense of equilibrium. 
• Diffuse to help improve a negative mood and low libido.

Diffusing essential oils is a wonderfully effective way to receive the benefits of an essential oil.  Not to mention how amazing your home, office, or car will smell.   Here are 6 yummy diffuser blends that feature Ginger Essential Oil which will help create a balanced, grounded feeling, and atmosphere.

Need to pick up a diffuser?  doTERRA has several high quality diffusers at different price points.  You can also find a wide variety available on Amazon.  

Here's a few of my Amazon picks: