Ginger Essential Oil "zingiber officinale"

Ginger essential oil is obtained from the root of the Zingiber officinale plant, which is native to Southeast Asia. It is an essential oil highly appreciated in aromatherapy due to its beneficial health properties.

Origin: Ginger is a perennial plant that is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries, including India, China, Indonesia and Jamaica. Ginger root has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including nausea, headaches, and muscle pain.

Properties: Ginger essential oil has a wide range of therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, antifungal and antioxidant properties. It has also been shown to help relieve nausea and dizziness, reduce inflammation and pain, and improve digestion and blood circulation.

Uses: Ginger essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy, where it can be inhaled or applied topically in dilution with carrier oil. It is also used in the perfumery and cosmetics industry due to its warm and spicy aroma. Additionally, it has been shown to have beneficial effects on the skin and is used in creams and lotions to treat dry skin, acne and wrinkles.

Method of production: Ginger essential oil is obtained through the steam distillation process of fresh or dried ginger root. The essential oil is rich in volatile compounds, including sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes and phenols. The quality of the oil depends on the method of obtaining and the quality of the raw material used.

Botanical name: Zingiber officinalis
INCI: Zingiber officinale Root Extract
Family: Zingiberácea
Part used: Roots
Cultivation: BIO / Conventional
CAS: 8007-08-7
EINECS: 283-634-2