Botonical Name | : | Zingiber Officinale | |
CAS # | : | 8007-08-7 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow liquid with Herbaceous odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.870 - 0.882 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -28 to -47 @ 20 C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.488 - 1.494 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 70°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Root | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Ginger is a perennial herb that can stand up to about 3 - 4 feet high and has a thick spreading tuberous rhizome. The root of ginger is macerated and distilled over high heat, for extracting the oil.CONSTITUENTS:
Zingiberene (40%), Ar-curcumene (20%). heptane, octane, isovaleraldehyde, nonanol, ethyl pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, thisl Oil is reminiscent of fresh ginger.BLENDS WITH:
rose, coriander, frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli, rosewood, cedarwood, lime, orange, neroli, vetiver and bergamot.COMMON NAMES:
Allium sativumUSES:
It has warming properties that helps in relieving muscular cramps, spasms, aches and ease stiffness in joints.