The Tibetans used ginger to help convalescents; ayurvedic medicine prescribed it to relieve joints. Ginger essential oil enters into the composition of many aphrodisiac tinctures. Properties: Aphrodisiac Tonic for the digestive system General stimulant, carminative, antiseptic. Therapeutic indications: Dyspepsia, aerophagia, sexual asthenia. Selection: As the origin & geographical area of cultivation & harvest determine the chemical compostion of the essential oil, La Drôme Provençale makes sure its plants for the manufacturing of essential oils are from the best origin. Characteristics: Free of preservatives, synthetic fragrance, colouring agent or chemical substance. 100% pure, non diluted, not watered down. 100% natural, non denatured, non deterpenated. Slow steam distillation or mechanical expression of citrus fruit zest. Use: Massage/ rub/ oral. To relieve joints: dilute 2 to 3 drops of essential oil in a vegetable oil, massage on the sore areas.