Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale Country Of Origin: Sri Lanka Synonyms: Common ginger, jamaica ginger Plant Family: Zingiberaceae Plant Parts Used: Herb/Rhizome Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Physical Characteristics: Pale yellow, amber or greenish liquid Dominant Note(s): Top Aroma: Spicy, sharp and pleasant, very alive with a hint of lemon and pepper Main Constituents: Gingerin, gingenol, gingerone, zingiberene, linalol, camphene, phellandrene, citral, cineol, borneal among others Blends With: Bay, Cajeput, Caraway, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Coriander, Clove, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Lemon,Lime, Myrtle, Orange, Rosemary, Spearmint & Verbena Safety Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration) slightly photo-toxic- may cause irritation in sensitive individuals