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Ginger essential oil is one of those warm, spicy oils that makes my whole house feel cozy, especially once the holidays roll around. Follow along for my favorite cozy diffuser blends and simple ways to use ginger to scent your home.
Ginger essential oil makes it into so many of my cozy diffuser blends, so I thought it was time to give it a whole post of its own.
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WHAT IS GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL?
Ginger comes from a knotted underground stem called a rhizome, and the essential oil is steam distilled from the ginger plant. It has a warm, spicy, slightly woodsy scent that is just perfect for fall and winter, which is exactly why it shows up in so many of my seasonal blends.
HOW TO USE GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL
The easiest way to enjoy ginger is to diffuse it. Add 4-6 drops to your diffuser and top it off with water, or add a couple of drops to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe in that cozy, spicy scent.
COZY DIFFUSER BLENDS
SWEET APPLE PIE
- 3 drops clove essential oil
- 2 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 2 drops ginger essential oil
- 1 drop bergamot essential oil
GINGERBREAD
- 3 drops ginger essential oil
- 2 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 1 drop clove essential oil
- 1 drop wild orange essential oil
CLEANSE THE AIR
- 3 drops wild orange essential oil
- 2 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 drops ginger essential oil
- 1 drop melaleuca essential oil
MAKE A COZY SIMMER POT
One of my favorite ways to make the whole house smell amazing is a stovetop simmer pot. Fill a small pot with water, add a sliced orange, a couple of cinnamon sticks, and a spoonful of whole cloves, then drop in a few drops of ginger essential oil. Simmer on low and let that warm, spicy scent fill the house. Just keep an eye on the water so it does not simmer dry.
POTPOURRI AND HOMEMADE GIFTS
Ginger is lovely in homemade potpourri too. Add a few drops onto dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves for a simple bowl of holiday scent. It is also a warm, cozy addition to homemade candles or a batch of homemade soap when you want that spicy, gingerbread feel.
A Few Safety Notes
Ginger is a warm oil, so always dilute it with a carrier oil before applying it to your skin, and do a small patch test first. Keep your oils away from your eyes, and store them safely out of reach of children and pets.
What are some of your favorite ways to use ginger essential oil? Share with us in the comments!
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