Ginger essential oil has been used for a long time, applied in many fields such as medicine, food or beauty,… Join Vipsen to learn more about ginger essential oil and its applications in the article below.
1. Ginger essential 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, and cold pressing. Ginger essential oil is transparent, yellow, yellow-brown or amber in color depending on the viscosity of the essential oil, with a characteristic, warm, spicy aroma.
1.2. Ingredients of ginger essential oil
The chemical components 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 analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Shogaol is another compound that has similar properties and has the potential to help relieve headaches, stomachaches, and reduce symptoms of arthritis. Zingerone is another substance in ginger essential oil that helps relieve pain, 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 protect cells from free radicals, help strengthen the immune system, improve cardiovascular and neurological health, as well as help balance hormones in the body.
1.3. Extraction method
Steam extraction method
The process of extracting ginger essential oil by steam: put the chopped ginger root in a container with a tight lid. This tank is connected to the steam tank by a pipe.
During the extraction process, water is poured into a steam vessel and boiled to create steam. This steam passes into the container containing the ginger roots and comes into contact with the organic particles in the ginger roots. Then, the steam containing the essential oils is sucked out of the tank and passed through the duct.
The steam is then passed through a filter to remove solids and separate ginger essential 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
The process of extracting ginger essential oil with solvents: putting chopped ginger roots into a container. Then, the solvent is 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 final application of the ginger essential oil. After the solvent comes into contact with the ginger root, the solvent containing ginger essential oil is separated and put into a flask to evaporate and completely remove the solvent and obtain ginger essential oil.
Extracted by cold pressing method
This is a recently developed method of extracting ginger essential oil. This method of extracting ginger essential oil is safe and effective, does not use toxic chemical solvents or high temperatures 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 the ginger root. Then, the ginger root is put into a cold press to begin the essential oil extraction process.
During this process, ginger roots are placed in a pressing chamber and compressed with cold air. Cold air pressure and temperature will help the cells in the ginger root burst, 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 increase ginger essential oil extraction efficiency and reduce production costs compared to the solvent extraction method 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 reduce fatigue in cases of headaches, back pain and cramps.
- Ginger essential oil stimulates and enhances digestive function, helping to improve symptoms related to digestion such as indigestion, bloating and nausea.
- Ginger essential oil has antiseptic properties, helping to 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, helping to increase moisture and nourishment of the skin, hair and nails.
In addition, ginger essential oil also has many different applications such as as a fragrance in the aromatherapy industry, to flavor beverages and foods, and is used in traditional medicine to treat certain diseases physical.
1.5. Vipsen
ginger essential oil
Hanoi Natural Essential Oil Joint Stock Company (Vipsen) is a pioneer in the ginger essential oil export industry. We cooperate with farmers across cooperatives, harvesting fresh ginger and refining ginger essential oil, yielding hundreds of tons each year. Vipsen ginger essential oil has a reasonable price and meets Vietnamese pharmacopeia standards and export standards.
1.6. How to preserve
- Put ginger essential oil in a tightly closed bottle and place it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- Store ginger essential oil in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf life. When using, take a sufficient amount and put it back in the refrigerator.
- Use dark glass bottles to protect essential oils from light and high temperatures. You should close the lid tightly after use to avoid air and dirt mixing with the essential oil.
- To avoid exposure to air, you can use a small squeeze or straw to draw essential oils from the bottle.
Applications of ginger essential oil
2.1. Application in pharmaceutical industry
In the pharmaceutical industry, ginger essential oil is used to produce medicines and functional foods such as ginger capsules, throat lozenges, gels, creams, hot oils or massage lotions, syrups, antiseptic liquids, and rinses. mouth,…
2.2. Application in food industry
Ginger is an indispensable spice in many dishes. In the food industry, ginger essential oil is used to add delicious flavor to dishes, as spices, sauces, marinades, drinks such as ginger tea, juices, and in the production of cakes, candy, jam…
2.3. Application in beauty
Ginger essential oil is found in grease-busting cream products, shampoo products, and hair and nail care products.
In addition, steaming ginger essential oil also helps relax the mind and relieve stress, so ginger essential oil is also used as room steaming essential oil.