Ginger Extract also exhibits antiemetic properties.
Ginger Extract is an extract of the rhizome of the perennial plant Zingiber officinale with potential antineoplastic activity.
CAS Number: 85329-22-0
EC Number: 285-355-8
SYNONYMS:
African Ginger, Amomum Zingiber, Ardraka, Black Ginger, Cochin Ginger, Gan Jiang, Gingembre, Gingembre Africain, Gingembre Cochin, Gingembre Indien, Gingembre Jamaïquain, Gingembre Noir, Ginger Essential Oil, Ginger Root, Huile Essentielle de Gingembre, Imber, Indian Ginger, Jamaica Ginger, Jengibre, Jiang, Kankyo, Kanshokyo, Nagara, Race Ginger, Racine de Gingembre, Rhizoma Zingiberi, Rhizoma Zingiberis, Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, Shen Jiang, Sheng Jiang, Shoga, Shokyo, Shunthi, Srungavera, Sunth, Sunthi, Vishvabheshaja, Zingiber Officinale, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Zingiberis Siccatum Rhizoma, Zinzeberis, Zinziber Officinale, Zinziber Officinalis
Ginger Extract is an extract of the rhizome of the perennial plant Zingiber officinale with potential antineoplastic activity.
Ginger extract contains a number of different phenolic compounds, some of which have displayed antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.
Ginger Extract also exhibits antiemetic properties.
Ginger extract is a substance derived from the ginger plant that can help increase the metabolic rate and inhibit the absorption of dietary fat by the intestines.
Ginger extract (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally had a dose-dependent anti-microbial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans.
Yin and Cheng (1998) showed that ginger had no significant action against some fungi (Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus) in vitro.
However, Ficker et al. found that, out of 29 plant extracts, ginger extract had the broadest range of anti-fungal activity measured either by the fungi inhibited or as the average diameter of the zones of inhibition.
The ginger extract was the only one that was active against Rhizopus sp., an organism that was not inhibited by any of the other plant extracts tested or by the anti-fungal agent ketoconazole or berberine.
Using bioassay-guided isolation and identification of anti-fungal compounds from ginger, the same authors reported that, and -gingerols and gingerdiol are the main anti-fungal principles.
The compounds were active against 13 human pathogens at concentrations of <1 mg/ml.
The gingerol content of the African land race was at least three times higher than that of typical commercial cultivars of ginger.
Therefore, these authors suggested that ginger extracts standardized on the basis of the identified compounds could be considered as anti-fungal agents for practical therapy.
Ginger Extract is recommended to consume 1 capsule 3 times a day.
Ginger Extract (Zingiber officinale) is a plant native to Asia.
The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant.
Ginger Extract from a plant in the Zingiberacae family that has research showing it has soothing and potent antioxidant activity when taken orally and when applied to skin.
Ginger extract is generally considered non-volatile, meaning it doesn’t pose a risk of sensitising skin.
In contrast, the oil form of Ginger Extract maintains the volatile components (ginger oil contains over 50 such components) that have the potential to aggravate skin with topical use.
Ginger Extract is a standardized extract of the roots of Zingiber Officinate obtained from ginger grown without pesticides or other chemicals in a 50:50 medium of glycerin and water.
The raw material is certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to the COSMOS Standard.
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.
As with all of our materials, Ginger Extract should not be taken internally.
Ginger Extract is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers.
The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant.
Ginger Extract is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa.
Ginger Extract is also now grown in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food.
USES and APPLICATIONS of GINGER EXTRACT:
Ginger Extract's used as a food flavoring and medicine.
Ginger Extract contains chemicals that might reduce nausea and swelling.
These chemicals seem to work in the stomach and intestines, but they might also help the brain and nervous system to control nausea.
People commonly use Ginger Extract for many types of nausea and vomiting.
Ginger Extract's also used for menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis, diabetes, migraine headaches, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses.
There is also no good evidence to support using Ginger Extract for COVID-19.
Other uses of Ginger Extract include pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, respiratory problems, migraine headache, bronchitis, and diabetes.
Ginger Extract is also sometimes used for chest pain, low back pain, and stomach pain, discontinuing use of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), anorexia, to stimulate breast milk, as a diuretic, and to increase sweating.
Ginger Extract is also used to treat cholera, bleeding, bacterial bloody diarrhea, baldness, malaria, inflamed testicles, poisonous snake bites, and toothaches.
Ginger Extract is commonly used to treat various types of "stomach problems," including motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, nausea caused by cancer treatment, nausea caused by HIV/AIDS treatment, nausea and vomiting after surgery, as well as loss of appetite.
People typically use fresh or dried Ginger Extract in cooking or herbal tea, and some take ginger supplements for their possible health benefits.
Ginger Extract has been used for stomach upset, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.
Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives.
Ginger Extract, one of the best known botanicals since ancient times, has excellent anti-aging properties due to its ability to almost totally inhibit collagen degradation by collagenase enzyme inhibition.
Ginger Extract allows the maintenance of protein levels in the dermis and skin flexibility.
Ginger Extract also acts as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Ginger Extract is used in formulations for skin and hair products, including refirming, massage and anti-dandruff preparations.
Ginger Extract comes from the Zingiber officinale plant, and it has been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for thousands of years.
Ginger Extract may help relieve nausea and vomiting and aid digestion.
Antioxidants and other nutrients in Ginger Extract may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection.
Ginger Extract may also reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other health problems.
Some people pour the fresh juice on their skin to treat burns.
The oil made from Ginger Extract is sometimes applied to the skin to relieve pain.
Ginger extract is also applied to the skin to prevent insect bites.
In foods and beverages, Ginger Extract is used as a flavoring agent.
In manufacturing, Ginger Extract is used as for fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
One of the chemicals in Ginger Extract is also used as an ingredient in laxative, anti-gas, and antacid medications.
-Uses of Ginger Extract:
Nausea and vomiting caused by HIV/AIDS treatment.
Research suggests that taking Ginger Extract daily, 30 minutes before each dose of antiretroviral treatment for 14 days, reduces the risk of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving HIV treatment.
-Painful menstrual periods:
Research shows that taking Ginger Extract powder 500-2000 mg during the first 3-4 days of a menstrual cycle modestly decreases pain in women with painful menstrual periods.
Some specific doses that have been used include 500 mg of ginger three times daily and a specific ginger extract (Zintoma, Goldaru) 250 mg four times daily.
Doses were given for 3 days starting at the beginning of the menstrual period.
The specific ginger extract (Zintoma) seems to work about as well as the medications ibuprofen or mefenamic acid.
-Morning sickness:
Taking Ginger Extract by mouth seems to reduce nausea and vomiting in some pregnant women.
But Ginger Extract might work slower or not as well as some drugs used for nausea.
Also, taking any herb or medication during pregnancy is a big decision.
Before taking Ginger Extract, be sure to discuss the possible risks with your healthcare provider.
-Osteoarthritis:
Some research shows that taking Ginger Extract can modestly reduce pain in some people with a form of arthritis called "osteoarthritis."
One study shows that taking 250 mg of a specific ginger extract (Zintona EC) four times daily reduces arthritis pain in the knee after 3 months of treatment.
Another study shows that using a different ginger extract (Eurovita Extract 77; EV ext-77), which combines a Ginger Extract with alpinia, also reduces pain upon standing, pain after walking, and stiffness.
Some research has compared Ginger Extract to medications such as ibuprofen.
In one study, a specific ginger extract (Eurovita Extract 33; EV ext-33) did not reduce arthritis pain as well as taking 400 mg of ibuprofen three times daily.
But in another study, taking 500 mg of ginger extract twice daily worked about as well as 400 mg of ibuprofen three times daily for hip and knee pain related to arthritis.
In another study, a specific ginger extract combined with glucosamine (Zinaxin glucosamine, EV ext-35) worked as well as the anti-inflammatory medication diclofenac slow release (100 mg daily) plus glucosamine sulfate (1 gram daily).
Research also suggests that massage therapy using an oil containing Ginger Extract and orange seems to reduce short-term stiffness and pain in people with knee pain.
-Nausea and vomiting following surgery:
Most clinical research shows that taking 1 to 1.5 gram of Ginger Extract one hour before surgery seems to reduce nausea and vomiting during the first 24 hours after surgery.
One study found Ginger Extract reduced nausea and vomiting by 38%.
Also, applying 5% ginger oil to patients' wrists before surgery seems to prevent nausea in about 80% of patients.
However, taking Ginger Extract by mouth might not reduce nausea and vomiting in the period 3-6 hours after surgery.
Also, Ginger Extract might not have additive effects when used with medications for nausea and vomiting.
In addition, Ginger Extract might not lower the risk of nausea and vomiting after surgery in people who have a low risk for this event.
-Dizziness (vertigo) uses of Ginger Extract:
Taking Ginger Extract seems to reduce the symptoms of dizziness, including nausea .
BENEFITS OF GINGER EXTRACT:
Ginger Extract may have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
Below are some of Ginger Extract’s potential medicinal uses.
*Reducing gas and improving digestion
According to a 2018 review, several studies have investigated Ginger Extract’s effects on the gasses that form in the intestinal tract during digestion.
This research indicates that enzymes in Ginger Extract can help break up and expel this gas, providing relief from any discomfort.
In addition, the research shows that Ginger Extract may help increase movement through the digestive tract, suggesting that it may relieve or prevent constipation.
Ginger Extract also appears to have beneficial effects on the enzyme pancreatic lipase, which aids digestion in the small intestine.
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*Relieving nausea
A 2020 review indicates that Ginger Extract can help alleviate morning sickness and relieve nausea following cancer treatment.
A 2016 review suggests that the odor-producing principles gingerols and shogaols are effective in preventing nausea and vomiting.
However, the amounts of those compounds can vary, depending on the form of Ginger Extract.
The researchers determined that dried Ginger Extract, followed by fresh ginger and powdered ginger tea had the highest concentrations of gingerol.
One study that the review analyzed included 576 adult cancer patients.
The scientists found that doses of 0.5 grams (g) and 1.0 g were most effective at reducing nausea.
They also called for further studies in humans, in order to fully understand the effects of Ginger Extract on nausea and other gastrointestinal issues.
Here, learn which foods can help relieve nausea.
*Supporting the immune system
Many people use Ginger Extract to help recover from a cold or the flu.
However, the evidence supporting this use is mostly anecdotal.
In an older study from 2013, researchers investigated the effects of fresh and dried Ginger Extract on one respiratory virus in human cells.
The results suggest that fresh Ginger Extract may help protect the respiratory system, while dried Ginger Extract did not have the same impact.
A large cross-sectional study from 2017 suggested that daily Ginger Extract consumption may support the immune system.
This may protect against chronic disease and support recovery from other illnesses, such as the common cold or flu.
A small 2019 study on the effects of Ginger Extract on smokers and nonsmokers found that daily consumption of Ginger Extract was associated with a stronger antibody response in nonsmokers.
However, confirming Ginger Extract’s effects on the immune system will require further research.
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*Reducing inflammation
A 2015 review concluded that taking Ginger Extract by mouth is “modestly efficacious and reasonably safe” for treating inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.
However, the authors noted that the studies in their meta-analysis were small and may not represent the general population.
Meanwhile, a 2017 review of 16 clinical trials determined that the phytochemical properties in Ginger Extract may combat inflammation.
These authors also called for further research into the most effective dosages and types of Ginger Extract.
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*Relieving pain
Ginger Extract may ease pain through anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of its gingerol compounds.
A 2016 review concluded that Ginger Extract may specifically help reduce dysmenorrhea — pain right before or during a period.
However, the authors acknowledge that the studies they had reviewed were often small or of poor quality.
Fully exploring a connection between Ginger Extract consumption and pain relief will require more research.
*Supporting cardiovascular health
There is some evidence that ginger extract may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
A 2017 study of 4,628 people found that daily Ginger Extract consumption may protect against coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cerebrovascular disease, and fatty liver disease, among other chronic conditions.
The authors concluded that Ginger Extract may have potential as a preventive therapy.
Determining whether Ginger Extract may support treatment for those with cardiovascular disease will require further research.
Meanwhile, a small 2016 study found that Ginger Extract helped reduce the occurrence of heart abnormalities in rats with diabetes.
The authors noted that this reduction may stem, in part, from the antioxidant properties of Ginger Extract.
*Lowering cancer risk
Ginger Extract does not provide protein or other nutrients, but it is an excellent source of antioxidants.
Research has shown that, for this reason, Ginger Extract can reduce various types of oxidative stress.
SPECIFICATION OF GINGER EXTRACT:
Specification Information of the Extract Used in Microencapsulated Ginger Extract:
Microencapsulated ginger extract contains high potency extract containing minimum 6% gingerol and 10% essential oil.
The ginger extract is used in the product has been subjected to microencapsulation without damaging its natural structure.
The reason for this is to ensure that the volatile oil and gingerols found in the ginger plant are absorbed by the body without being denatured (deteriorated) in stomach acid.
With this feature, maximum absorption and benefit are provided with the use of Ginger Extract.
The country of origin of Ginger Extract, which is produced with an extremely expensive and difficult technology, is Switzerland.
BENEFITS AND FEATURES OF GINGER EXTRACT:
Supports digestive health‡
Promotes cardiovascular health‡
Made with high-quality vegan ingredients backed by verifiable science
WHAT ARE 11 HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER EXTRACT?
1. Ginger Extract contains gingerol, which has potent medicinal properties
Ginger Extract has a long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine.
Ginger Extract’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes.
The unique fragrance and flavor of Ginger Extract come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol.
Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It’s responsible for many of ginger’s medicinal properties.
Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, according to research.
For instance, it may help reduce oxidative stress, which results from having too many free radicals in the body.
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2. Ginger Extract can treat morning sickness and other forms of nausea
Ginger Extract may be effective against nausea, including pregnancy-related nausea, commonly known as morning sickness.
Ginger Extract may help relieve nausea and vomiting for people undergoing certain types of surgery, and it may also help reduce chemotherapy-related nausea.
While generally safe, Ginger Extract’s best to talk with a doctor before taking large amounts if you’re pregnant.
Ginger Extract may not be suitable during pregnancy for people who are close to labor and those with a history of pregnancy loss or vaginal bleeding.
Ginger Extract may also be unsuitable for those with clotting disorders.
Learn more about using Ginger Extract for nausea.
3. Ginger Extract may help with weight loss
Ginger Extract may play a role in weight loss, according to studies in humans and animals.
One 2019 review concluded that Ginger Extract supplementation significantly reduced body weight, the waist-hip ratio, and the hip ratio in people with overweight or obesity.
Ginger Extract’s ability to influence weight loss may be due to certain mechanisms, such as its potential to reduce inflammation.
Get some tips on using Ginger Extract for weight loss.
4. Ginger Extract can help with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) involves degeneration of the joints, leading to symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness.
One review concluded that Ginger Extract may help reduce pain and disability.
The participants took 0.5–1 gram of Ginger Extract per day for 3–12 weeks, depending on the study.
Most had a diagnosis of OA of the knee.
However, other research has not found evidence of the same effects.
However, many discontinued treatment as they did not like the taste of Ginger Extract or because it upset their stomach.
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5. Ginger Extract may lower blood sugar and improve heart disease risk factors
Some research suggests Ginger Extract may have anti-diabetic properties.
In a 2015 study, 41 people with type 2 diabetes took 2 grams of Ginger Extract powder per day.
A 2022 review found a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes after taking Ginger Extract supplements.
The review looked at results from 10 trials, in which participants took 1,200–3,000 milligrams (mg) per day for 8–13 weeks.
The results did not suggest that Ginger Extract supplements affected the lipid profile.
A high apolipoprotein B/apolipoprotein A-I ratio and high levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) can result from oxidative stress, a byproduct of oxidative stress.
They are both risk factors for heart disease.
However, this was one small study, and more research is needed to confirm these results.
A 2019 review also found evidence that Ginger Extract can reduce HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes, but the authors did not conclude that it can lower fasting blood sugar levels.
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6. Ginger Extract can help treat chronic indigestion
Ginger Extract may help manage indigestion by speeding up the passage of food through the stomach.
Functional dyspepsia is when a person has indigestion — with symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, feeling too full, belching, and nausea — for no clear reason.
Ginger Extract often occurs with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
In one study, scientists found that consuming a Ginger Extract and artichoke preparation before eating a main meal significantly improved the symptoms of indigestion in people with functional dyspepsia, compared with taking a placebo.
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7. Ginger Extract may reduce menstrual pain
Ginger Extract may help relieve dysmenorrhea, also known as menstrual pain.
Some research has suggested that Ginger Extract is as effective as acetaminophen/caffeine/ibuprofen (Novafen) in relieving menstrual pain.
However, more studies are needed.
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8. Ginger Extract may help lower cholesterol levels
High levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol are linked toTrusted Source an increased risk of heart disease.
In a 2022 review of 26 trials, researchers found that Ginger Extract consumption significantly reduced triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, while increasing HDL cholesterol.
Even doses less than 1,500 mg per day were effective.
However, it may be hard to include such high doses of Ginger Extract in your diet, particularly if you don’t like the taste of ginger.
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9. Ginger Extract may help reduce cancer risk
Ginger Extract may have anticancer properties due to gingerol and various other antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds.
There is some evidence that these compounds may help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, such as colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancer.
In one study, 20 people with a high risk of colorectal cancer took 2 g of Ginger Extract daily for 28 days.
At the end of the study, the lining of the participant’s intestines showed fewer cancer-like changes than expected.
However, most studies relating to Ginger Extract and cancer risk have not involved humans.
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10. Ginger Extract may improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Some research suggests that 6-shogaol and 6-gingerol — compounds in Ginger Extract— may help prevent degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation may be key drivers of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.
Some animal studies suggest the antioxidants and bioactive compounds in Ginger Extract can inhibit inflammatory responses that occur in the brain.
This may help prevent cognitive decline.
11. Ginger Extract can help fight infections
Ginger Extract’s antimicrobial properties could make it useful for fighting bacterial and fungal infections.
Laboratory studies have found Ginger Extract may be effective against:
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which is responsible for a range of diseases
Escherichia coli (E. coli), a cause of intestinal infections
Candida albicans (C. albicans), which causes fungal infections in the mouth, vagina, and so on
HOW DOES GINGER EXTRACT WORK?
Ginger Extract contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation.
Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.
HOW TO USE GINGER EXTRACT:
Take Ginger Extract by mouth as directed.
Follow all directions on the product package.
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of GINGER EXTRACT:
CAS Number: 85329-22-0
EC Number: 285-355-8
Appearance: Yellow to light brown powder
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
pH: Typically between 4.0 and 6.0
Molecular Weight: Varies based on specific compounds
Extraction Method: Commonly extracted using ethanol or water
FIRST AID MEASURES of GINGER EXTRACT:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of GINGER EXTRACT:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of GINGER EXTRACT:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of GINGER EXTRACT:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of GINGER EXTRACT:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of GINGER EXTRACT:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available