Ginger is one of more than 1,400 species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, sharing the family's most popular honors with the spices turmeric (a principal component of curry) and cardamom. Ginger is a slender perennial reaching 24 to 39 inches in height. Its first stems are longer than the second and latter stems and bear beautifully fragrant flowers which are greenish-yellow and streaked with purple. The leaves are a dark green with a prominent midrib that is sheathed at the base, and the seeds are found in the rare fruiting body
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Specification of Ginger Oil
Product Code
LJP/GGO
Name
Ginger Oil
Botanical Name
Zingiber Officinale
Obtain
By steam distillation.from therhizomes of the fruit.
Appearance
Pale yellow liquid with characteristic odour
Refractive Index
1.488 to 1.494 @ 20 deg. C
Specific gravity
0.870 to 0.882 @ 25deg.
Solubility
Blends well with: Ginger blends well with bergamot, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, and other spice oils.
History
The plant is said to originate from India, China and Java, yet is also native to Africa and the West Indies. It was most likely brought to Europe between the 10th and 15th century as a condiment and spice.Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3 - 4 feet high with a thick spreading tuberous rhizome. Every year it shoots up a stalk with narrow spear-shaped leaves, as well as white or yellow flowers growing directly from the root.It has been used as a medicine since very early times and is recorded in both Sanskrit and Chinese texts and is also mentioned in the literature of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Arabians.Asian medicine uses dried ginger for stomach problems such as stomach-ache, diarrhea, and nausea. The Chinese also use it to boost the heart and to help with mucus and phlegm.The name ginger is said to be derived from the Gingi district in India, where tea made from ginger is used for stomach upsets.
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Benefits / Uses
Might help in pains, colds, indigestion, travel sickness, sprains, flavour in food etc.Ginger oil is used in the treatment of fractures, rheumatism, arthritis, bruising, carbuncles, nausea, hangovers, travel and sea sickness, colds and flu, catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sores on the skin, sore throat, diarrhea, colic, cramps, chills and fever.
Safety Data
may cause skin irritation. Dilute well before use. Avoid use in sun and if pregnant. Ginger oil is non-toxic and non-irritant (except when used in high concentrations) but could irritate sensitive skins and can also cause photosensitivity.
