Here are all the benefits of ginger oil you probably weren't aware of!
| Updated: Aug 20, 2019, 12:48 IST
Every Indian household is familiar with ginger and its multiple uses in Indian cuisine. But if there's one thing that works even better than ginger when it comes to health, is ginger oil. Ginger oil is derived from ginger and has multiple benefits for health. It can work wonders for you from head to toe and can leave you feeling like the best version of yourself. “It is called the oil of empowerment because it has a lot of medicinal uses for the human body. You can use it as DIY masks for skin and hair too,” says an expert.
“Ginger oil can also be used to relieve nausea and vomiting if added to herbal tea or water. In aromatherapy, ginger oil can be used to alleviate stress and anxiety,” says another expert. “Treatment to most medicines conditions is in your kitchen. Ginger oil is one of the most potent as it has maximum amount of Gingerol,” adds one expert. Ginger oil is known for its multiple health benefits.
“Also since it is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it can help open up airways, which helps bronchitis. Animal studies have also shown protective properties to the liver, when administrated with ginger oil. Being high in antioxidants, it can also help suppress free radical damage, hence it is, cardio-protective. Animal studies conducted have shown to reduce tumour growth.”
Here are some benefits of ginger oil you probably weren't aware of:
- Aids the digestive system: Ginger oil can pretty much work wonders when it comes to your digestive system. It removes toxins and bad bacteria while also boosting digestion. So, if you're facing any sort of stomach issues, ginger oil will come to your rescue.
- Improves hair health: Say goodbye to fungus and bacteria in your hair with the help of ginger oil. It helps reduce greasiness and excessive sebum in the scalp while also getting rid of dryness, dandruff and flakiness. It can strengthen the roots and can make your hair look strong and shiny.
- Gives you a radiant glow: Ginger oil contains antioxidant properties that can give your skin a rather positive effect. Not only does it reduce the signs of ageing like spots, blemishes and wrinkles but it also works rather well to give you a radiant complexion.
- Can reduce stress and anxiety: One really amazing benefit of ginger oil is that it can be used to reduce stress and anxiety. If used as a diffuser, it can enhance concentration while reducing feelings of dizziness, lethargy and also fatigue.
“Ginger oil can also be used to relieve nausea and vomiting if added to herbal tea or water. In aromatherapy, ginger oil can be used to alleviate stress and anxiety,” says another expert. “Treatment to most medicines conditions is in your kitchen. Ginger oil is one of the most potent as it has maximum amount of Gingerol,” adds one expert. Ginger oil is known for its multiple health benefits.
“Also since it is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it can help open up airways, which helps bronchitis. Animal studies have also shown protective properties to the liver, when administrated with ginger oil. Being high in antioxidants, it can also help suppress free radical damage, hence it is, cardio-protective. Animal studies conducted have shown to reduce tumour growth.”
Here are some benefits of ginger oil you probably weren't aware of:
- Aids the digestive system: Ginger oil can pretty much work wonders when it comes to your digestive system. It removes toxins and bad bacteria while also boosting digestion. So, if you're facing any sort of stomach issues, ginger oil will come to your rescue.
- Improves hair health: Say goodbye to fungus and bacteria in your hair with the help of ginger oil. It helps reduce greasiness and excessive sebum in the scalp while also getting rid of dryness, dandruff and flakiness. It can strengthen the roots and can make your hair look strong and shiny.
- Gives you a radiant glow: Ginger oil contains antioxidant properties that can give your skin a rather positive effect. Not only does it reduce the signs of ageing like spots, blemishes and wrinkles but it also works rather well to give you a radiant complexion.
- Can reduce stress and anxiety: One really amazing benefit of ginger oil is that it can be used to reduce stress and anxiety. If used as a diffuser, it can enhance concentration while reducing feelings of dizziness, lethargy and also fatigue.