Botanical Name of Ginger is Zingiber officinalis. Country of origin is Nigeria. The process of acquiring Ginger CO2 Extract is accomplished through the utilization of the Supercritical CO2 Extraction Technique. In the Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction Method, the extract obtained yields aromatic compounds in greater numbers. Adopting this extraction method ensures the absence of any chemical or lingering alterations in the final product. Colo10ur of the extract obtained is a yellow, pale yellow and it has a thin consistency. Dried rhizomes of the plant are used to obtain the extract.
Ginger has a warm, fresh, woody lemon, powerful, spicy aroma. The dark red to brownish ginger essential oil is quite strong and using it in low percentages, is the best thing to do.The oil's aroma radiates vibrancy and vitality, skillfully encapsulating the true essence of the freshly harvested ginger root with even greater fidelity.
Ginger, a perennial herb, reaches a height of approximately 3 to 4 feet as it flourishes. Originating from regions such as South Africa, India, Java, and China, this herb has found its roots in diverse corners of the world. Since ancient times, ginger has been used in making medicines. Mention of Ginger has been made in Arabic, Roman and Greek literature, besides Chinese and Sanskrit texts. The belief is that Ginger was brought as a spice and condiment into Europe between the 10th and 15th Century. Historically Ginger extract has been popularly used to treat vomiting, upset stomach, nausea and motion sickness.
The herb is grown in various subtropical and tropical areas likes of Southern Japan, Sri Lanka, Indo China, Jamaica, Central America, the southwestern regions of India, and West Africa.. Smaller crops are also grown in West Indies, North West Australia, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti. Among spices it is concerned as one of the most important and oldest ones used. It was via the Red Sea that a lot of traders from Arab countries obtained this highly esteemed ginger spice.
Benefits
In addition to its historical applications in perfumery and aromatherapy, Ginger Oil has been traditionally harnessed for its herbal medicinal qualities, incorporated into beverages, and embraced as a culinary ingredient. A lot of formulas for skin care, cosmetic care and personal care are manufactured using the milder distilled version of Ginger oil. The nature of Ginger CO2 Extract is not advisable for formulating products intended for skincare, personal care, and cosmetic purposes. To make particular floral fragrances, in perfumery and as requirement in heavy Oriental bases, the spicy sweetness and warmth of ginger essential oil is often used.
Chemical Constituents
Ginger Extract contains mono and sesqui-terpenoids namely B-sesquiphellandrene, neral, B-bisabolene, geranial, zingiberene and 1.8-cineole. Besides this it also contains geranyl acetate, a-pinene, geraniol, B-pinene, nerol, camphene, y-terpineol, borneol and linalool