Tins full of sugar cookie cutouts, fudge, buckeyes, gingerbread cookies, and gingersnaps—the appearance of these delightful goodies announces loud and clear that CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Essential Oils can do more than just enhance the aromas of the season—they can also spice up delicious HOLIDAY GOODIES with amazing flavors.
When used as a kitchen spice, the hot, earthy nature of GINGER adds flavor to a variety of dishes, and may help to support healthy digestion.
If you like using fresh GINGER in your cooking, just wait until you try GINGER Essential Oil. The sourcing of this Essential Oil from Madagascar gives a spicy, yet sweet flavor to your favorite dishes and desserts that is unrivaled.
A featured ingredient in many Asian dishes, GINGER has a hot, fragrant flavor when used as a kitchen spice. In Western tradition, GINGER is most often used in sweets—gingerbread and ginger snaps being two examples.
Studies have been conducted on GINGER for its common effect on joint health; however, GINGER is best known as a digestive aid and for helping to ease occasional indigestion and nausea.
PRIMARY BENEFITS
May help to support healthy digestion*
May help to reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion*
May help reduce occasional nausea*
EVERYDAY USES
• Dilute and apply topically to help to reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion.
• During a long car ride, diffuse or place a drop of ginger in the palm of your hand and inhale to reduce feelings of nausea.
• Apply over lower abdomen for a soothing massage.
DIRECTIONS FOR EVERYDAY USES
DIFFUSION: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
INTERNAL USE: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
TOPICAL USE: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
KITCHEN USES
• Use GINGER Essential Oil in your favorite sweet and savory dishes
• Add 1–2 drops to a homemade Asian broccoli beef recipe.
• Replace ground ginger with 1 toothpick to 1 drop GINGER Essential Oil in a ginger glazed carrot recipe for an amazing side dish.
• Add 1–2 drops to a homemade butternut squash soup recipe.
CAUTIONS
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
ESSENTIAL OIL SEASONED SALT
• 3 tbsp. sea salt
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. ground celery
• 2 drops Basil Essential Oil
• 2 drops Thyme Essential Oil
• 2 drops Marjoram Essential Oil
• 1 drop Rosemary Essential Oil
• 1 drop Oregano Essential Oil
• 1 drop Ginger Essential Oil
Combine and shake. Great on popcorn and chicken.
This recipe created by LUNK Leader Amy Deters.
QUESTION – WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY GOODY?
