You will learn about 90 essential oils in this course. Here is a sneak preview of one.
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Essential Oil of Ginger

Overview-

After listening to Jo Anna, your animated tour guide, give you an orientation. Please take a look at the material below. There is a video on ginger oil and an animated presenter sharing her information about the rest of the journey. You can also peek at the highlights of the upcoming adventure package. To finish, there is a short deep dive and transformation cartoon summarizing some of the treasure you collected on the journey.

Please head over to the Ship’s Library to read the notes below on Ginger and to watch the video. You will notice rooms on the Ship can transform to suit your needs.

From the main stairwell, go to Deck 4.
Turn left, and the Library is the second door on your right.
You have time to grab a beverage and choose your favourite seat.

Get nice and comfortable, read about ginger, and view the video below.

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Steam distilled rhizome

From: China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Class: Contains monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones.

Top 3 Constituents: Zingiberene, ar-Curcumene, beta-sesqui- phellandrene. (Lawrence 1995)

Favourite Use: For headaches and to relieve nausea.

Skin: Dilute and apply onto bruises and sores-acts to cut down pain and help heal.

Respiratory-Diffuse with other essential oils for catarrh, chronic bronchitis, congestion, cough, and sinusitis.

Add a drop into saltwater and gargle for a sore throat or tonsillitis. Sheppard-Hanger pg. 429

Digestive: Ginger is unbeatable as a digestive, but should be used in dried form, herbally, not as an essential oil for internal use.

According to Purchon and Cantele pg. 62, Ginger tones the digestive system and stimulates the production of gastric juices. It can increase appetite, aid digestion, and relieve cramps and spasms in the intestines and uterus.

It can also be diluted and rubbed onto the belly for digestive issues. It is a well-known antidote for travel sickness.

A 2015 study was done on inhaling ginger essential oil after surgery. It showed ginger essential oil reduced nausea and vomiting postoperatively in a significant way. Complement Ther Med. 2015 Dec;23(6):827-31 Epub2015, Oct 30

Muscular– Ginger shines as a pain reliever. Dilute and use in rubs for arthritis, fatigue, muscle aches, pains, injury, sprains, circulation, and rheumatism. Sheppard-Hanger pg. 429 Use in concentrations no higher than 1-2%.

Ginger is an anti-parasitic. It increases drug and herb absorption.

Protects the liver.

Immune: Add ginger to a bath or massage blend to alleviate chills, colds, flu, fever, and infections. Ginger helps raise body temperature, especially in the core. It can also reduce a fever by increasing sweating.

Mental: Mind-stimulating but grounding, warms flat emotions, helps sensitive people protect themselves.

Perfumery: Spicy, Top-Mid note; Odor intensity 4.

Blends with Nutmeg, bay, cajeput, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, lavender, lemon, myrtle, spearmint, orange, black pepper, lemon, lime, cedar, thyme, pine, clove, coriander, vetiver, petitgrain, and patchouli.

Mythology: The ginger plant may increase courage. It was thought to attract money and be an aphrodisiac. In A Druid’s Herbal, pg. 170, ginger amplifies love spells with its hot and spicy nature.

The shape of ginger is intriguing and has triggered the imagination of many. It suggests an affinity for the digestive system, according to the doctrine of signatures, a belief that linked what a plant looked like, tells humans about its ability to heal.

Cautions: Ginger can be an irritant to sensitive skin. Please do not use it on children under 3. It has limited internal use. It is slightly phytotoxic. Ginger can react with heart medications, blood thinners, and diabetes medications.

More Research–

Multiple studies listed on PubMed confirm ginger’s potential as a cancer-fighting herb. Notably, a study from October 2015 investigated the possibility of creating new cancer drugs from ginger’s active components. This research emphasized the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of a compound in ginger called 6-shogaol, a source of promising new anticancer treatments. Another significant study revealed that 6-shogaol is 10,000 times more potent than the chemotherapy drug Taxol in targeting the fundamental cause of breast cancer malignancy—the stem cells. These cells generate the tumour’s growth by producing more cells. According to the researchers, while Taxol had a negligible impact at concentrations up to 10,000 times higher than 6-shogaol, the ginger compound demonstrated significant effectiveness in attacking these cancerous cells.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27346834 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26477795 

The Ginger Video-

Press the play button to access it.

Fill out the Scent Impressions Sheet in Your Journal for Ginger

Ginger Soother Tea

The ginger deva brings so much relief! Ginger tea made from organic ginger root is always a good option.

Add boiling water to one of these options:
a) Freshly grated ginger root- 1 tsp. Per cup.
b) Dried ginger powder- 1 tsp. Per cup.
c)1 drop of essential oil of fresh ginger, stirred into a tsp of honey.
Let sit for 5- 10 minutes and enjoy the taste and aroma of Ginger Soother.

Add the grated ginger or ginger powder to a cup of heated or steamed milk to make ginger chai. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Keep it hot with a tea cozy.

 

For Free Cruise Students about to Disembark from the Ship.
Take a Peek at our Introductory Apprentice Ship Adventure.

Awaken your inner alchemist with our introductory course in Practical Potions. This journey into the art of aromatherapy is more than just a course—it’s a transformation. With over 70 hours of rich content, exercises and study, our modules are designed to ground you in the aromatic world of essential oils. Dive deeply into the properties of 90 individual essential oils and over 45 carrier oils. Create personal and home care products, and explore these natural wonders’ beauty and healing potential.

Emily, the Ship’s Meditation Instructor, Narrates this Short Video

A Peek Into the Modules:

• Scenting the Scene– and Introduction- Learn the aromatic language, get an overview and learn the magic of diffusion.
• Chemistry– Get grounded in the science of the chemistry of oils.
• The Scent Impressions Sheet – Sniffing the Oils- to–Access, develop and keep scent memory
• Learning the Properties of 90 individual essential oils – the tools to give you the knowledge to build expertise in each family of botanicals-
• The Lamiaceae Family- The Devas of Versatility,
• Create a Toothpaste, Pillow Mist, Foot Bath, Massage, Bath  & Shower Recipes
• The Lauraceae Family The Devas of Healing
• Make Ravensara Chest Rub-
• Work Intuitively with the Council of Plants and The Dorothy Maclean-Plant Attunement Technique
• Become a Magi of Mood and make emotion-enhancing blends
• Toxicology-Introductory Brew Your Potions Safely.
• The Myrtaceae- Devas of Breath! Create Tea Tree Hand Cleaner.
• The Genie of Cleaning- Simple Recipes for the home and car to create sparkle
• Coniferae-The Forest Devas,  Try Baba Yaga’s Simple Furniture Oil
• Distillation and Hydrosols-The Wizardry of Plant Elixirs
• Compositae– Devas of Calming- Create Calming Chamomile Salve
• The Geraniaceae Family– Devas of Beauty.
• The Enneagram – Know Yourself and Your Clients
• Burseraceae– Devas of Spirit, Blend Spirit of the Temple – Diffusion Blend.
• The Gramineae Family-Devas of Grounding
• The Zingiberaceae Family– Devas of Spicy Soothing-
• Carrier Oils- The Alchemy of Dilution and Enhancement- Address Skin Issues- Acne, Aging Skin, Hair Elixir-
• Gentle with the Wee One, Faery Baby’s Skin Oil-
• Creating Practical Potions & Perfumes – Introduction
• Medical Aromatherapy– Introduction
• The Interview Template, Good Questions Lead to Clear Responses-
• Create An Aromatic Pleasure Kit-
• Honour the Devas with student presentations.
• Increase your Knowledge and Skills– Receive an Introductory Aromatherapy Certificate if you have completed all the steps.

Might You Like To Join Us- Video

The Deep Dives and Transformations Video-Unit 1, Press Play

 

After over 35 years, we are still excited about aromatherapy. We wish you to bring these potent genies into your life, move away from harmful toxins, and create your day authentically with your Inner Alchemist and the synergy of Mother Nature!

If your inner alchemist is excited to blend and create, join us and start your journey

To join us, email Catherine at nsc@northernstarcollege.com to sign up for the entire course.

We do not offer refunds. So, you can use this Free Cruise to determine if this path is right for you. Please get back to us with any comments or questions. Laurie at selfheal@telusplanet.net   Robert at scents@telusplanet.net

More aromatic adventures are available for Pleasure Cruise and Apprentice Ship students. Please refer to your course curriculum and proceed on your journey!

Free Cruise students may now disembark. It has been a pleasure having you onboard!