Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Other Names: Zingiber Officinale
Ginger oil is obtained by steam distillation or supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE CO2) from the herb’s root. The extraction process typically yields about 2 to 4 percent. The resulting oil exhibits a pale yellow hue, accompanied by a woody, spicy aroma, and a pungent taste.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antiseptic
- Laxative
- Tonic
- Stimulant
- Warming
- Digestive
- Carminative
- Expectorant
- Analgesic
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antispasmodic
- Soothing
- Anti-nausea
- Appetite-Boosting
- Circulatory
- Diuretic
- Detoxifying
- Immune-Boosting
- Sudorific