| Botanical Name: | Zingiber Officinale |
| Country of origin: | India |
| Source: | Root |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Pale yellow to yellow in color with warm, spicy, woody scent with the hint of lemon in pepper., |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation Method |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.878 - 0.918 |
| Optical Rotation: | 0° to +5° |
| Flash Point: | 75°C |
| Components: | Alpha-Zingiberene, Curcumene, beta-bisabolane |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years |
| Storage: | Alpha-Zingiberene |
| Certificate on Demand: | At our customer's request, we provide the subsequent indenture (COA) Certificate of Analysis which gives the information on color, odor & additional details, (GC) Gas Chromatography provides statistics of the product element & its percentage, and (MS) Mass Spectrometry gives details of the component present in the product & its quantity. |
| Blends well with: | Since ginger oil strong smells, it can overpower all weaker oils but blends well with all citrus and spicy oils such as rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, bergamot, frankincense, Cardamom, Black Pepper, spearmint, Orange, Ylang-Ylang, and other Spice Oils, and Neroli. |
| Uses: | Ginger is widely used in the food industry and is often added in making curry for numerous food preparations in India, as it helps in improving digestion. It also has a history in the perfume industry and is considered to add an oriental note to its warm and woody odor. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | The application of ginger oil improves blood circulation and provides relaxation from stress. Ginger oil is used in the treatment of bones like rheumatism, fractures, and arthritis. It helps in giving relief from colic, cramps, nausea, hangovers, travel, and sea sickness. The oil is prescribed to treat colds and flu, sore throat, sores on the skin, coughs, congestion, and fever. Ginger oil aids in improving the rate of blood circulation in the body. It is strongly antifungal and can be used to help fungal problems in the body. This oil is well known for its aphrodisiac properties as it helps people who lack the sexual desire and suffer from loss of libido. Ginger oil is often used for stomach upsets. It is one of the best remedies for stomach aches, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and other bowel-related problems.Ginger oil can cause irritation to sensitive skin, so skin sensitivity tests are applied to a small area of skin. It is best to dilute the oil before using it directly on the skin. |