Ginger CO2 extract

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale

• Ginger CO2 extract is very potent; it is best to use low amounts in dilution. Add drop by drop into your blends until the desired effect is achieved; should be used very sparingly due to its intensity and aroma strength. Though it is also used in supplement products, we do not suggest for oral use as it is dangerous without proper knowledge of dilution. Vizü suggests topical use of this supplement grade ingredient
• Non-toxic, irritant in high concentration, slightly phototoxic, may cause sensitization in some individuals.

Ginger CO2 extract is recommended to be used as an ingredient for massage oils; to provide warming effect and therapeutic benefits of ginger. This is most recommended for anti-nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, or post surgical nausea. It can also be used in body pain relief blends to stimulate circulation.

This extract contains gingerols and shogaols that give ginger its extreme heat. Gingerol has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-tumour promoting properties, especially in the colon, breast, ovarian and pancreas.

In the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Ginger is specifically indicated for flatulent intestinal colic.

Herbal Folk Tradition
Ginger has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian and Arabic herbal traditions since ancient times. Ginger has been used for at least 2500 years in China, India and Tibet as an anti-inflammatory for arthritic pain.

In addition to these medicinal uses, ginger continues to be valued around the world as an important cooking spice and is believed to help the common cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches and even painful menstrual periods. Ginger is native to Asia where its use as a culinary spice spans at least 4,400 years.