Ginger oil and applications of ginger essential oil
Ginger oil has been used for a long time, applied in many fields such as pharmaceuticals, food or beauty products, etc. Join Vipsen to learn more about ginger essential oil and its applications in this article write below.
1. Ginger oil
1.1. What is ginger essential oil?
Ginger essential oil is an essential oil extracted from the rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) through various methods such as steam distillation, solvent extraction, cold pressing. Ginger essential oil is transparent, yellow, brownish yellow or amber depending on the viscosity of the essential oil, with a characteristic, warm, spicy aroma.
1.2. Ginger oil ingredients
The chemical constituents of ginger essential oil include gingerol, shogaol, zingiberene, bisabolene, zingerone, camphene, phellandrene, cineol, borneol, geraniol, linalool, citral, curcumene, and many more.
Gingerol is one of the main components of ginger essential oil and is known for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. Shogaol is another compound with similar properties and has the potential to help relieve headaches, stomach upset, and symptoms of arthritis. Zingerone is another substance in ginger essential oil that helps relieve nausea and discomfort.
In addition, ginger essential oil also contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. All of these ingredients work to protect cells from free radicals, help strengthen the immune system, improve heart and nerve health, and help balance hormones in the body.
1.3. Extraction method
Steam extraction method
Steam extraction of ginger essential oil: Place minced ginger root in a container with a tight-fitting lid. This tank is connected to the steam tank by a conduit.
During extraction, water is poured into a steam vessel and boiled to produce steam. This steam moves into the container of the ginger root and comes into contact with the organic matter in the ginger root. Then, the steam containing the essential oil is sucked out of the container and passed through the duct.
The steam is then passed through a filter to remove the solids and separate the ginger oil from the steam. This process is repeated several times to ensure that the essential oil is completely extracted and free of impurities.
Solvent extraction method
Solvent extraction of ginger essential oil: put the chopped ginger root in a container. The solvent is then added to the container and stirred well so that the solvent comes into contact with the organic particles in the ginger root.
The solvent used to extract ginger essential oil can be ethanol, hexane, methanol, or butane, depending on the process requirements and the end application of the ginger essential oil. After the solvent comes into contact with the ginger root, the solvent containing the ginger essential oil is separated and put into a flask to evaporate and completely remove the solvent and obtain the ginger essential oil.
Extracted by cold pressing method
This is a recently developed method of extracting ginger essential oil. This method of ginger essential oil extraction is safe and effective, no harmful chemical solvents or high temperature are used to extract ginger essential oil.
Ginger essential oil extraction process by cold pressing method: cut ginger into small pieces to optimize the surface area of ginger root. The ginger root is then put into a cold press to begin the extraction of the essential oil.
During this process, the ginger root is placed in a press chamber and compressed with cold air. The cold air pressure and heat will help the cells in the ginger root to break down, releasing organic compounds and ginger essential oils. The essential oil and water mixture is then collected and separated from each other using filtration or distillation.
This method helps to increase the extraction efficiency of ginger essential oil and reduce the production costs compared with the method of solvent extraction of ginger essential oil.
1.4. Uses of ginger essential oil
- Ginger essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helping to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis, sinusitis, dermatitis and pneumonia.
- Ginger essential oil helps stimulate blood circulation and relieve fatigue in cases of headaches, back pain and cramps.
Ginger essential oil has stimulant properties and enhances digestive function, helping to improve digestive-related symptoms such as indigestion, bloating, and nausea. - Ginger essential oil has antiseptic properties that help prevent and treat infections such as colds, malaria, and sore throats.
- Ginger essential oil has inhibitory properties, helps reduce stress and anxiety, improves mood and helps users feel relaxed.
- Ginger essential oil is also used in the production of skin, hair and nail care products, to help moisturize and nourish the skin, hair and nails.
In addition, ginger essential oil also has many different applications such as flavoring in the flavoring industry, flavoring beverages and foods, and being used in traditional medicine to treat a number of diseases physical.
1.5. Vipsen ginger essential oil
Hanoi Natural Essential Oils Joint Stock Company (Vipsen) is a pioneer in the export of ginger essential oil. We cooperate with farmers in all cooperatives, harvesting fresh ginger and refining ginger essential oil, producing hundreds of tons per year. Vipsen ginger essential oil has a reasonable price and meets the standards of Vietnam’s pharmacopoeia and export standards.
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1.6. Methods of preservation
Keep ginger oil in a sealed bottle and place in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Store ginger essential oil in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf life. When using, take an appropriate amount and store it in the refrigerator.
Use dark glass bottles to protect essential oils from light and high temperatures. It is recommended to close the lid tightly after use to prevent air and dirt from getting into the essential oil.
To avoid exposure to air, a squeeze bottle or straw can be used to draw the essential oil out of the bottle.
Applications of ginger essential oil
2.1. Applications in the pharmaceutical industry
In the pharmaceutical industry, ginger essential oil is used to produce drugs and functional foods such as ginger capsules, throat lozenges, gels, creams, hot oils or massage lotions, syrups, antiseptics, and rinses. mouth,…
2.2. Application in the food industry
Ginger is an indispensable spice in many dishes. In the food industry, ginger essential oil is used to create delicious flavors for dishes, make spices, sauces, marinades, beverages such as ginger tea, juices, produce cakes, candy, jam…
2.3. Applications in beauty
Ginger essential oil is found in fat-burning creams, shampoos, hair and nail care products.
In addition, steaming ginger essential oil also helps to relax the spirit, relieve stress, so ginger essential oil is also used as an essential oil in the room.
Ginger essential oil is very useful and good for health, so it is used in many industries and fields. Hope Vipsen’s article has brought you a lot of knowledge and useful information. To order bulk ginger essential oil, contact now:
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