Ginger Fresh

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Botany and Origins: Ginger is a tropical perennial herb growing 0.6m to 1.2m high, with reed-like stems, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers with purple markings. The stem grows directly from the thick tuberous rhizome, from which the spice and essential oil are produced. Originally from India, ginger is now cultivated in India, China, most of South East Asia, Australia and the tropical regions of Africa.

Method of Extraction: Ginger Fresh oil is steam distilled from the newly harvested ginger rhizomes rather than the usual dried ginger rhizomes.

Cultivation: Certified Organic

Historical and Traditional Uses: Ginger was originally used as a spice. In India, it is mentioned int he earliest Sanskrit literature, but not in the oldest Vedic works. In China, the first known recorded use of ginger is from Confucius (c. 500BC), who claimed never to be without ginger when he ate. It was used to treat rheumatism, toothache and malaria. In TCM, ginger is used for colds and chills, to promote sweating, expel mucous and stimulate the appetite. The dried ginger has been used to treat stomach ache, diarrhoea, nausea, cholera and bleeding. Ginger was one of the first spices to find its way to Europe along the spice route, where both the Greeks and Romans made extensive use of it. The Greek physician Dioscorides recommended using ginger as a digestive stimulant.

Pharmacology and Clinical Studies: As a medicinal herb, ginger may be prepared by either decocting the fresh root or by preparing an alcoholic tincture or fluid extract with it. A tincture is considered the most complete preparation as it contains the essential oil constituents as well as the pungent alcohols; shogaol and gingerol. A considerable number of pharmacological studies involving the digestive, central nervous and cardiovascular systems have been reported for gingerol and shogoal. It has been identified that these constituents have potent inhibitory action against prostaglandin synthetase which corresponds with anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet aggregation. Clinical trials have identified that ginger has antiemetic properties. Most of the trials revealed an activity superior to that of a placebo for motion sickness, postoperative nausea or morning sickness. The antiemetic action may be a consequence of the direct stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract. The German Commission E Monographs recommend using the rhizome powder for gastrointestinal distress and to prevent motion sickness. It is described as having antiemetic, positive inotropic and stimulant effects on intestinal peristalsis, salivary and gastric secretions. The antipyretic (reducing fever) activity of ginger has been attributed to shogaol and gingerol. The antipyretic activity of ginger can be attributed to ginger's diaphoretic activity in febrile stages.

Indications:

• Circulatory System: Ginger Fresh oil is a circulatory stimulant and tonic of the heart. It is recommended for poor circulation, cold hands and feet, cardiac fatigue and angina pectoris.
• Digestive System: Ginger Fresh oil stimulates and warms the digestive system, therefore it is indicated for poor digestion, abdominal distension and flatulence. It can be blended with Roman Chamomile and Sweet Orange to relieve travel and morning sickness.
• Musculoskeletal System: Ginger Fresh oil may be used in a compress or massage for rheumatism, arthritis and muscular pain of a cold contracting type.
• Respiratory System: Ginger Fresh oil is recommended for catarrhal conditions, coughs, sinusitis and sore throat.

Safety: Ginger Fresh oil has been reported to be non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. However, it may cause sensitisation in some individuals.

Country of Origin: Madagascar 

Size: 10ml, 30ml, 50ml (for 100ml and above, please contact us)