Essential oils like ginger oil may offer health benefits. These might include inflammatory and pain relief, along with possible nausea relief for children and those who have had abdominal surgery.
Ginger is the spicy and flavorful root of the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Commonly used to season food, it also has a long history as a folk medicine treatment for many ailments.
This article also discusses how to use essential oils and the possible risks. While research suggests there are health benefits, the FDA doesn’t monitor or regulate the purity or quality of ...