GINGER OIL

CAS NUMBER: 84696-15-1

EC NUMBER: 283-634-2

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C35H52O6

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 568.8

IUPAC NAME: (E)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)dec-4-en-3-one;1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyldecan-3-one

Ginger Oil has long been used in traditional medicine. 
The part of the plant that’s used for these purposes is called the rhizome. 

While Ginger Oil may look like a root, the rhizome is actually an underground stem off of which roots branch.
Ginger Oil is a member of the same plant family that includes tumeric and cardamom. 
Ginger Oil can be found throughout the world especially in Asia and Africa. 
The scientific name of the plant is Zingiber officinale

Ginger Oil Uses:
Ginger Oil is extracted from the ginger rhizome after a distillation process. 
Like other essential oils, it’s very concentrated.

Ginger Oil has a distinct aroma that can be described as strong, warm, or spicy. 
As such, it’s often used for aromatherapy. 
Ginger Oil can also be used in a variety of applications in the skin and hair.

Ginger and Ginger Oil have also been used to help ease the following conditions:
-nausea

-arthritis

-digestive upset

-colds

-migraines

Ginger Oil'S BENEFITS:
Some of the potential benefits of Ginger Oil are anecdotal. 
This means that they’re based off of personal reports or testimony as opposed to scientific studies.

However, there has been ongoing research into the possible health benefits of Ginger Oil. 
Continue reading to learn more about what the research says.

*Anti-inflammatory

*Nausea

*Hair applications

*Skin applications

Ginger Oil is an essential oil extracted from the rhizome (i.e., edible portion) of the ginger plant
Ginger Oil or Ginger Root Oil is derived from the root of the Zingiber officinale herb, better known as Ginger.

Ginger Oil has earned the nickname “The Oil of Empowerment” for the feeling of confidence that it is known to inspire.
Used in aromatherapy applications, Ginger Oil is stimulating and warming. 

Ginger Oil can enhance concentration
Ginger Oil can soothe and reduce feelings of stress, sadness, anxiety, lethargy, agitation, dizziness, and fatigue.

Used topically, Ginger Oil soothes redness, eliminates bacteria, inhibits the signs of skin damage and aging, and restores color and radiance to a dull complexion.
Used in hair, Ginger Oil contributes to the health and cleanliness of the scalp, soothes dryness and itchiness, and enhances healthier hair growth by stimulating and improving circulation to the scalp.
Used medicinally, Ginger Oil facilitates the elimination of toxins, boosts digestion, eases discomforts of the stomach and bowel, enhances appetite, clears the respiratory tract, soothes aches, and reduces inflammation.

HISTORY OF Ginger Oil:
Ginger Essential Oil or Ginger Root Oil is derived from the root of the Zingiber officinale herb, better known as Ginger, which is named after the Greek word “zingiberis” meaning “horn shaped.” 
This flowering perennial belongs to the plant family that includes Turmeric and Cardamom and is native to the south of China; however, its growth has spread to other parts of Asia, India, the Moluccas – also known as the Spice Islands, West Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean.

BENEFITS OF GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL
The main chemical constituents of Ginger Oil are: 
-Camphene
-B-Phellandrene
-α-Pinene 
-Geranial 
-Zingiberene 
-β-Bisabolene 
-β-Sesquiphellandrene
-Curcumene

*CAMPHENE is known to:
Exhibit anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Be soothing
 
*B-PHELLANDRENE is known to:
Exhibit a pleasant odor that has been described as peppery, minty, and/or slightly citrusy
Exhibit anti-septic, antiviral, bactericidal, and decongestant properties
 
*PINENE is known to:
Have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and expectorant properties
Be a bronchodilator
 
*GERANIAL is known to:
Be a fragrance ingredient with a Rose-like scent
Have insecticidal and anti-oxidant effects
 
*ZINGIBERENE is known to:
Be the fragrance ingredient responsible for the characteristic scent of Ginger
Exhibit anti-viral, anti-oxidant, and antiseptic properties
 
*Β-BISABOLENE is known to:
Be a fragrance agent
Exude a warm, woody, and fruity scent characteristic of “oriental” aromas
Exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy properties
 
*Β-SESQUIPHELLANDRENE is known to:
Have anti-viral, carminative, and stomachic properties
 
*CURCUMENE is known to:
Have hypotensive and analgesic effects
Exhibit anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
 

Used in aromatherapy applications, Ginger Oil is known for its stimulating and warming effects, which can enhance concentration while soothing and reducing the feelings of stress, sadness, anxiety, lethargy, agitation, dizziness, and fatigue. 

As illustrated, Ginger Oil is reputed to have many therapeutic properties. 
The following highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it is believed to show:

-COSMETIC: Tonic, Stimulant, Warming, Anti-Inflammatory, Firming

-ODOROUS: Tonic, Stimulant, Warming, Expectorant, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Memory-Enhancing, Soothing, Anti-Nausea, Appetite-Boosting, Immune-Boosting 

-MEDICINAL: Antiseptic, Laxative, Tonic, Stimulant, Warming, Digestive, Carminative, Expectorant, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Soothing, Anti-nausea, Appetite-Boosting, Circulatory, Diuretic, Detoxifying, Immune-Boosting, Sudorific

Widely known for adding spice and flavor to many popular dishes, the ginger root has a variety of benefits and uses that reach far beyond the culinary realm. 
Taken from the underground stem of the ginger plant, Ginger essential oil has warming and soothing properties that make it useful in everyday life.

Ginger essential oil is taken from the rhizome, or underground stem, of the ginger plant. A highly aromatic plant, ginger has thick roots, long shoots with leaves, and pale flowers—though the rhizome or root of the ginger plant is most useful for flavoring and other applications. 
For centuries, the ginger root has been used in cooking practices to add flavor, or dried and powdered as a spice.

Ginger essential oil is made up of a chemical group called sesquiterpenes, which are commonly found in soothing essential oils like Ylang Ylang and Myrrh oil. 
Ginger Oil includes sesquiterpenes called zingiberene and sesquiphellandrene, which contribute to digestive health when used internally and promote the grounding and balance of emotions when used aromatically.
Alpha zingiberene, the sesquiterpene that is the primary chemical constituent of ginger essential oil, is what gives ginger its distinct taste. 
The chemical makeup of Ginger Oil contributes to its soothing properties for the body, including its ability to support healthy digestion and to reduce occasional nausea when taken internally, or to create a soothing massage.

Most essential oils get made with a process called steam distillation, essentially when steam is passed through raw plant material (like ginger or lavender), causing the aromatic compounds in the plants to then vaporize. 
The oil-soluble components then get separated from the water-soluble ones, making essential oil.

Ginger is a flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. 
Ginger Oil's root is widely used as a spice
Ginger Oil has been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. 

Ginger Oil is extracted from the rhizome, or plant, so there are concentrated amounts of its main compound, gingerol, and the other beneficial components.
The essential oil can be used at home internally, aromatically and topically. 

Ginger Oil has a warm and spicy taste and a potent fragrance.
Ginger Oil is used to relieve several health complaints, including:
-upset stomach

-digestive issues

-nausea

-respiratory problems

-infections

-muscle pain

-PMS and period symptoms

-headaches

-inflammation

-anxiety

Ginger Oil is an essential oil extracted from the rhizome (i.e., edible portion) of the ginger plant
Ginger Oil or Ginger Root Oil is derived from the root of the Zingiber officinale herb, better known as Ginger.

Ginger has long been used in traditional medicine. 
The part of the plant that’s used for these purposes is called the rhizome. 

Ginger is a member of the same plant family that includes tumeric and cardamom. 
Ginger Oil can be found throughout the world especially in Asia and Africa. 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

-Molecular Weight: 568.8    

-Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2    

-Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 6    

-Rotatable Bond Count: 19    

-Exact Mass: 568.37638937    

-Monoisotopic Mass: 568.37638937    

-Topological Polar Surface Area: 93.1 Ų    

-Color: Slightly yellow-brown

-Form: Liquid

-Odour: specific odor

Ginger is a member of the same plant family that includes tumeric and cardamom. 
Ginger Oil can be found throughout the world especially in Asia and Africa. 

The scientific name of the plant is Zingiber officinale
Ginger Oil is extracted from the ginger rhizome after a distillation process. 

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

-Heavy Atom Count: 41    

-Formal Charge: 0    

-Complexity: 589    

-Isotope Atom Count: 0    

-Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    

-Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1    

-Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 1    

-Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    

-Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2    

-Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Ginger is a member of the same plant family that includes tumeric and cardamom. 
Ginger Oil can be found throughout the world especially in Asia and Africa. 

The scientific name of the plant is Zingiber officinale
Ginger Oil is extracted from the ginger rhizome after a distillation process. 

Like other essential oils, it’s very concentrated.
Ginger Oil has a distinct aroma that can be described as strong, warm, or spicy. 

As such, Ginger Oil’s often used for aromatherapy. 
Ginger Oil can also be used in a variety of applications in the skin and hair.

Ginger Oil has earned the nickname “The Oil of Empowerment” for the feeling of confidence that it is known to inspire.
Used in aromatherapy applications, Ginger Oil is stimulating and warming. 
Ginger Oil can enhance concentration

Ginger Oil can soothe and reduce feelings of stress, sadness, anxiety, lethargy, agitation, dizziness, and fatigue.
Used topically, Ginger Oil soothes redness, eliminates bacteria, inhibits the signs of skin damage and aging, and restores color and radiance to a dull complexion.
Used in hair, Ginger Oil contributes to the health and cleanliness of the scalp, soothes dryness and itchiness, and enhances healthier hair growth by stimulating and improving circulation to the scalp.

SYNONYMS: 

Ginger Oil
Ginger extract
84696-15-1
(E)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)dec-4-en-3-one;1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyldecan-3-one
ginger extract
ginger rhizome
ginger root
rhizoma zingiberis
rhizoma zingiberis recens
zingiberis rhizoma
zingiberis rhizoma praeparatum
zingiberis siccatum rhizoma