GINGERGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
Description
Ginger grass and its extracts, including its essential oil, are ingredients that have long been used in various Ayurvedic formulations. Ginger grass is called ‘Sofiya’ in Sanskrit. This oil is obtained through steam distillation of grass. While Gingergrass Essential Oil shares a very similar Latin name with Palmarosa Essential Oil, the two are very different oils. Gingergrass Oil has many uses in the home including use in insect repellant blends, as an addition to invigorating massage oils, soaps, cosmetics, skincare and moisturizing lotions. Ginger grass Essential Oil is used primarily for circulation and stress reduction. It’s soothing and calming properties makes this oil ideal for bath therapy and massage while energetically sets a happy mood.
References
- Common Name : Gingergrass Oil
- Local Name : Minyak Rumput Jahe
- Botanical Name : Cymbopogon martinii var. Sofia
- Family Name : Poaceae
- Method Of Extraction : Steam Distillation
- Plant Part Used : Leaves
- Color : Yellow to light brown
- Consistency : Thin
- Perfumery Note : Middle
- Aromatic : Gingergrass essential Oil a sharp, green, peppery aroma with lemon undertones
Benefits And Uses
It pacifies the hassled mind and lessens fatigue, anxiety, stress and depression
Relieves nasal and chest congestion
Alleviates muscular and joint pain
Ginger oil nurtures the skin. It’s antiseptic, anti-fungal and bactericidal properties, is effective in treating pimples, black heads, dermatitis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, wounds and other skin infections
Treating loss of libido, impotence and loss of sexual interest
- Used in the production of perfumes, soaps, colognes and other skin care products
- used as insect repellent. It keeps mosquitoes, bugs and other insects away
Major Constituents
Geraniol,
Trans-p-menthene
Trans-dihydrocarvone
Menthadienols limonene oxide
Piperitenone
Dihydro cuminyl alcohol