Ginger Therapeutic Grade Oil
Botonical Name | : | Zingiber officinale | |
CAS # | : | 8007-08-7 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Dark yellow to reddish yellow Clear Viscous Liquid with Warm, spicy odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.8850 – 0.9180 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4880 – 1.4990 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | > 100 °C | |
Major Constituents | : | Alpha-Zingiberene, Ar-Curcumene, Beta-Sesquiphellandrene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Rhizomes | |
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. Ginger is a perennial herb that grows to about 3 - 4 feet high (approximately 1 meter). It has a characteristic thick spreading tuberous rhizome. This oil is extracted from organic ginger, which is a creeping perennial on a thick tuberous rhizome.CONSTITUENTS:
Alpha-Zingiberene, Ar-Curcumene, Beta-Sesquiphellandrene, 1,8-Cineole, Camphene, Beta-Phellandrene AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, Ginger Therapeutic Grade Oil has a warm, spicy, woody scent with a hint of lemon and pepper.BLENDS WITH:
It blends well with all citrus and spicy oils such as bergamot, frankincense, neroli, rose, sandalwood and ylang-ylang.COMMON NAMES:
Common or Jamaica Ginger, Ginger, AdrakUSES:
This Therapeutic Grade Oil is widely demanded by aroma therapists and is applicable for colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), rheumatism, coughs and circulation issues. It has warming properties that helps in relieving muscular cramps, spasms, aches and ease stiffness in joints.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
Ginger Therapeutic Grade Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Antiseptic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, cholagogue, sedative and tonic.