How to Use Ginger Oil for Nausea: Steady Belly Inhaler recipe

Ginger Essential Oil: Your Go-To Remedy for Nausea Relief

For ages, ginger has been a trusted remedy for various ailments, most notably nausea. Recent research backs up what many cultures have known for centuries – ginger can soothe a queasy stomach.

Harnessing Ginger Oil's Potency in a DIY Inhaler

In this post, we'll guide you through crafting a handy inhaler using Ginger essential oil. We pair it with two other potent essential oils, Bergamot and Anise, to further amplify its effectiveness. These oils alleviate nausea and ease muscle spasms, making the blend an all-around soother for your tummy troubles.

Before you dive into the recipe, note: It's not advisable for expectant mothers or those with bleeding disorders due to the inclusion of Anise. More on that later!

First, let's get to the recipe!

Steady Belly Inhaler with Ginger for Nausea

• 8 drops Bergamot essential oil (Citrus bergamia)

• 4 drops Ginger essential oil (Zingiber officinale)

• 3 drops Anise essential oil (Pimpinella anisum)

Making an essential oil inhaler is simple—even if you've never done it before!

You'll need a blank inhaler with a cotton or polyester wick.

All you have to do is slide the wick into the inhaler and drop your essential oils right onto the wick. In this video, you can watch the process!

Essential Oils Deep Dive: Benefits & Safety

Bergamot essential oil

Citrus bergamia

Bergamot is a fresh, warm citrus essential oil rich in the constituent linalyl acetate.

In studies, linalyl acetate has been shown to relax smooth muscles and calm spasms. That's definitely what we want in a blend to ease nausea! And Bergamot oil's fruity scent is emotionally comforting. It inspires serenity and happiness.

Ginger essential oil

Zingiber officinale

Spicy-sweet Ginger oil contains both monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. 

These two chemical families contribute to the oil's ability to calm pain and inflammation, relax muscles, and ease nausea. Sesquiterpenes are known for their overall grounding, soothing effects, while many monoterpenes (including those in Ginger oil) are more lively and energizing. 

Combining Ginger oil creates a sense of emotional stability and courage—a will to engage more freely with life. 

Anise essential oil

Pimpinella anisum

Anise is a warm, spicy, essential oil with an irresistible licorice-like scent!

It contains trans-anethole, a potent spasm-calming component that relaxes muscles, and also has some significant safety considerations.

In Essential Oil Safety, Second Edition, Tisserand and Young recommend avoiding anise essential oil if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you have endometriosis, estrogen-related cancer, or a bleeding disorder. 

Anise is also contraindicated if you're on anticoagulant medications. It's too strong for sensitive skin and for children under 5 years old. 

If you'd like to skip the Anise oil in this recipe, substitute Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum).

I hope your Steady Belly Inhaler helps you feel calm, reassured, and balanced!

Our 60+ minute workshop, 5 Essential Oils for a Happy Belly, teaches you concepts and essential oil remedies to support a healthy digestive system that needs extra situational support. You'll learn why these 5 oils are so effective, and how to use them properly. Learn more below.