The combination of orange (citrus, fresh and sweet)
and ginger (spicy, warm and radiant) is a harmonious delight,
very unique in character and is set apart as one of the best
energizing duos of aromatherapy. Orange essential oil has a
familiar scent of a fresh cut orange, while ginger has a warm,
spicy scent. When you blend orange and ginger they become a
bouquet of beauty and wellness, and therapeutically these
oils work really well in unison.

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Orange for detox, beauty and brightness

Orange is botanically known as citrus sinenses and is native
to southwestern China. It was brought to the West Indies by
Columbus and flourishes in tropical climates. The essential oil is
extracted from the peel of the orange and is extracted by cold pressing.

Aromatherapists consider orange essential oil to be an antidepressant
oil and recommend it for anxiety and depression. Orange is one of the
key oils for detoxifying the system and helps the body eliminate internal
toxins; it promotes urination to remove uric acid, excess salts, and excess
water. It is valuable in the treatment of constipation and slow digestion.

In addition it is considered a beauty oil, beneficial in skin care especially
in the treatment of acne. Orange is used in private label beauty and cleaning
products for its refreshing scent and antiseptic properties.
The oil of the orange is delightfully bright and signals optimism
and brings wellness to any home. It’s truly a universal blending scent
which mixes with just about everything! For a morecalming atmosphere
add five drops of orange and three drops of ginger in your
favorite diffuser, and simply relax.

Ginger for stomach upsets and pregnancy morning sickness

It is believed that ginger (zingiber officinale) was brought
to Europe betweenthe 10th and 15th century to be used as a condiment.
It has been used for medicinalpurposes since the ancient times and
is recorded specifically in both Chineseand Sanskrit writings.
It is also mentioned in the classic literature from the Greeks
and was used in the sybaritic sanctuaries of the Romans.
The essential oil is extractedby steam distillation
from the ginger root.

Ginger has been revered for thousands of years
as a universal medicine,especially in countries such as China and India.
The Spanish introducedginger to the West Indies in the 16th century,
and today it is renowned for itshealing properties and recognized as a
popular spice. Ginger root is well knownas a culinary herb used in
Asian cooking, but in aromatherapy ginger essential oil kicks a punch
for many different aliments, especially fast relief for easing
an upset stomach.

It may be inhaled from a tissue to alleviate indigestion and morning sickness
during pregnancy. Ginger oil is a nice addition to your massage oil or
body scrub, as it can ease minor aches and pains. The warming properties
of ginger oil makes it a wonderful choice for a soothing yet invigorating
bath and will help improve circulation.

For treating bruises and sores on the skin, ginger is one of the best oils
and rubbing it on the affected areas should speed the healing process,
and ease the pain associated with the injury. In steam inhalations, it is helpful
for colds and flu and its germicidal properties make it an excellent choice to
combat infections. As one of the more odoriferous oils, ginger should be
used in moderation, but as you can see the affinity with orange is
unmistakable.

The emphasis when blending essential oils is on the
final aroma, not its therapeutic properties. Orange and ginger
together create a beautiful fragrant bouquet, with the added bonus
being that they also work really well therapeutically.

Orange and ginger massage blend

Add three drops of orange and two drops ginger to
your favorite carrier oil. The best carrier oils to use when making
a massage blend are jojoba oil and sesame seed oil. Jojoba oil has a
very similar chemical makeup to our own skin’s composition, plus during
massage it keeps the skin lubricated to prevent damage. Sesame seed
oil plays a vital role because it penetrates into the skin readily and helps
remove toxins. A basic massage blends consist of 4-5 drops of essential
oils and one cup of carrier oil. Shake to mix well.

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Add five drops of orange essential oil and three
drops of ginger essential oil in afour-ounce spray bottle
filed with water.

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