Properties of ginger, history and ginger aromas in perfumery

In addition to aromatic flower oils, many perfumes contain spices. I would like to say a few words about one plant. It is a tropical plant that has been known for over 2000 years, native to India. Once upon a time, ginger was quite expensive - one ram was given for a pound of ginger. The plant is herbaceous, propagates by pieces of rhizomes, which mature in 6-10 months. The plant loves warmth and moisture. To obtain 1 kg of ginger oil, 50 kg of dry roots must be processed.

The Europeans greatly appreciated ginger, despite the fact that only wealthy people could use it. Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Greeks knew about him. It is not known who brought ginger to Europe, but the ancient description of ginger, which has survived to this day, was made by Marco Polo's brother, also a traveler. Its smell resembles a little the smell of pepper, and the roots are figurines of animals and people.

The healing properties of ginger.

Eastern merchants supplied this spice to Europe, which was credited with healing properties. Yes, indeed, ginger has medicinal properties. Among the 30 most commonly used, one might even say, elite plants in traditional medicine in East Asia, ginger ranks fifth. And in the ancient books of India, about 700 plants with medicinal properties are listed, including ginger. It tones up the nervous system, restores physical and mental activity, improves blood supply, activates metabolic processes, and has a beneficial effect on the prostate gland. Ginger is an excellent remedy for stomach ailments. It eliminates weakness, nausea, dizziness.

Ginger in cooking.

In Russia, ginger was used in cooking - kvass, liqueurs, hoppy honey, pies, gingerbread, jam. Ginger goes well with walnuts and cardamom. Ginger beer is very popular in England and America. A very pleasant drink is tea with ginger roots and a slice of lemon. The first sensation from the taste of ginger is hot, it might be better to say, hot, although not as hot as from pepper, and after a while - a feeling of vigor and freshness. By the way, ginger in combination with other spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper is a part of Yogi Tea. This yoga tea is used to enlighten the mind and improve mood.

Ginger in perfumes.

Now let's return to our perfumes, in the composition of which this miraculous plant is present and pours its breath into a harmoniousa perfume created by a perfumer.

Cocktail splash ginger marc jacobs
This is a new product for 2011. This sophisticated scent is in perfect harmony with accents of ginger, geranium, coriander, cognac, passion flower, musk and sandalwood. The whole fragrant symphony fascinates with the play of contrasts: cold, warm, spicy fragrant sounds.

Jo malone nutmeg ginger
Ginger and walnut are the perfect combination not only in cooking. Jo Malone Nutmeg Ginger is a tart and spicy woody fragrance with notes of sandalwood and cedar, nutmeg and ginger. This fragrance exudes a sensual and charming femininity. It emphasizes sophistication, original style.

L'Artisan Tea for Two
This fragrance will allow us to feel flavors of the East... It gives a hot breath of tropical spices and spices, immerses us in the aroma of ginger, tea, cinnamon, anise and oriental sweets. We smell notes of honey, vanilla, bergamot and neroli.A truly captivating combination that brings peace of mind.

Serge Lutens: Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
And this aroma is woody-herbaceous with a magical sound of ginger and notes of wood, bergamot, cinnamon in harmony with cocoa, honey, pepper, patchouli and amber. The aroma has an amazing richness and subtlety of the fragrant sounds of the East.

What other perfumes can we find exciting notes of ginger in? - These are Caron Eau de Reglisse, Parfumerie Generale Un Crime Exotique and Yosh Ginger Ciao, Annick Goutal Le Jasmin. The Demeter label has dedicated several fragrances to ginger: Gingerbread, Fresh Ginger, Ginger Sushi, Ginger Cookie. And Givenchy presents a fragrance, which we have already written separately. "Ange Ou Demon Le Secret".
All these scents are liked not only by women, but also by men ...