When applied to the skin, ginger oil not only awakens the spirit, but also promotes blood circulation, warms and helps relax the muscles. And the best thing is: you can easily make ginger oil yourself.
Ginger is an important ingredient as a seasoning or medicinal plant, especially in Asian and Indian cuisine. Ginger contains a lot of vitamin C and is rich in minerals. That’s why many of us drink a cup of ginger tea in the winter when we have a cold or just want to warm up. Alternatively, you can also prepare ginger water with a few drops of ginger oil. Ginger oil is easy to make yourself and can be used internally and externally for greater well-being and health.
To make ginger oil yourself, you need the following utensils:
- cheese grater
- Pot
- narrow-mesh sieve
- Glass bottle
Make ginger oil yourself: ingredients and recipe
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Homemade ginger oil
- Preparation: approx. 15 minutes
- Cooking/baking time: approx. 120 minutes
- Quantity: 0.25
Ingredients:
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250ml
olive oil
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100g
fresh ginger
preparation
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Peel the ginger root thoroughly.
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Grate them into the pot with a cheese grater.
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Add the olive oil and mix thoroughly.
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Place the pot on the stove and let the mixture simmer on low heat for two hours.
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Pour the ginger oil through a sieve into the clean bottle.
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Let it “mature” for two weeks so that the oil can develop its full aroma. After that it is ready for use. The ginger oil has a shelf life of around six months after bottling; To do this, store it dark and cool.
Apply ginger oil externally
The so-called gingerols and shogaols are responsible for the spiciness of ginger, which are said to have numerous positive effects on the body. They have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect and are intended to prevent the multiplication of pathogens in the body, although this effect has not been scientifically proven. Ginger can also stimulate blood circulation, support digestion and prevent a feeling of fullness.
Ginger oil can also be used externally in different ways as:
- compress
- Aroma bath
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Massage oil diluted with other oils
However, you should note that home remedies are not necessarily suitable for everyone. For example, ginger oil as a massage oil can cause skin irritation if it is not diluted sufficiently. If in doubt, seek medical advice. Pure ginger essential oil is highly concentrated and should not be applied directly to the skin.
You can also use ginger oil as a seasoning and cooking oil, for example to refine Asian dishes.
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Edited by Melanie Grünauer
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