Originating in India, ginger essential oil is thought to be among the first spices to make its way from Asia to Europe. Its beneficial properties have been valued across the centuries, with mentions by the Chinese philosopher Confucius, the physician Dioscorides, and even in the Quran. The Greeks and Romans also used it for both medicinal and culinary purposes. The ancient Egyptians cultivated it and incorporated it into their diet to help prevent and manage epidemics. Dioscorides himself recommended it to promote circulation. Moreover, ginger essential oil is recognized for several cosmetic benefits, being anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and tonifying.