Vietnamese Ginger essential oil, Zingiberen >30%, uses, benefits and more!

1. Overview of Vietnamese ginger

1.1 Characteristics of Vietnamese ginger

Vietnamese ginger’s scientific name is Zingiber officinale, is a plant species of the Zingiberaceae family, widely used as a spice, or herbal medicine.

Vietnamese ginger is a small herbaceous plant that can reach a height of 0.6 – 1 m when growing. The rhizome swells, branches and grows horizontally. The leaves have long, no stem, pointed at the top and bottom, embracing each other to form a false stem. Leaves are 15 – 30cm long, about 2cm wide, smooth surface, white vein, fragrant.

The flowers of the ginger plant are often irregular. Ginger flowers grow in clusters, growing from rhizomes in October every year. The flower cluster’s stem can be 15 – 30cm long. The flowers are ovoid or cylindrical.

The whole plant, especially the rhizome, has a fragrant and hot taste.

In Vietnam, there are three main types of ginger commonly grown: Peris ginger, hybrid peris ginger and buffalo ginger. Among them, buffalo ginger has a fat body, few branches, and round branches that are easy to peel. This is the preferred ginger for the export market. Peris ginger, small root, many sharp branches, but more fragrant and spicy than other types of ginger.

1.2 Growing ginger

Ginger plants are grown with old roots, have sprouts and are harvested after about 10-11 months. The plant grows best in summer or fall when the climate is hot and humid. After a year of planting, if not harvested, the leaves tend to wither in winter and can regenerate from shoots emerging from the rhizome.

When harvested, the plant is pulled up and the root is cut, removing all sand and soil. Then ginger root is washed. People use it fresh or dry it.

1.3 Ginger growing areas in Vietnam

In Vietnam, ginger is grown in all provinces and cities across the country, from the mountains to the plains. However, ginger plants grow best in hills and mountains in places with loamy soil, good drainage and lots of light.

Ginger can be grown intercropped with other plants, but the efficiency is not high and requires a lot of fertilization to improve soil nutrition.

Ginger field

2. Vietnamese ginger essential oil

2.1 Essential oil standards:

Appearance: Liquid, light yellow to yellow, spicy, aromatic scent of ginger

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water

Specific Gravity: 0.865 – 0.885

Refractive index: 1.484 – 1.494

Optical Rotation: – 15^o to -48^o

Zingiberen content: over 30%

2.2 Ingredients of ginger essential oil

Ginger root contains 2 – 3% essential oil. The main ingredients in ginger essential oil include Zingiberene, β-Curcumene, Farnesene, β-Phellandrene, Camphene, β-Bisabolene, β-Sesquiphellandrene, Eucalyptol…

Zingiberene, chemical formula C₁₅H₂₄, is the main ingredient that creates the distinct flavor of ginger. Zingiberene is a monocyclic sesquiterpene with antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties

2.3 Distillation method

People mainly use the root to produce essential oil because this part has high essential oil content. Raw materials for production can be freshly harvested ginger or ginger that has been dried to about 50% water. Fresh ginger essential oil has a spicy, fragrant and fresher flavor than normal ginger essential oil

The main distillation method is steam distillation.

3. Application of ginger essential oil

For thousands of years, in addition to being a delicious spice, ginger has been used in folk medicine for its ability to soothe inflammation, fever, colds, respiratory illnesses, nausea, stomach pain, and inflammation. joints and rheumatism. It is also traditionally used as a food preservative, killing and preventing the growth of harmful bacteria.

Ginger essential oil also has benefits as an herb. Its warm, sweet, woody and spicy scent has an invigorating effect, especially when used in aromatherapy.

3.1 Personal care

Ginger essential oil is known to inhibit cell oxidation that causes skin damage and signs of aging. Essential oils help create softer, healthier skin by removing dead and dull skin. Therefore, ginger essential oil is used in many natural cosmetic and health care formulas such as skin creams, moisturizers, scented soaps, shampoos, massage oils…

Ginger Oil’s rich mineral content contributes to the health of the scalp and hair shafts, while its antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties contribute to cleansing hair while soothing dryness and itching, characteristic of dandruff. Along with stimulating hair growth, ginger essential oil is known to enhance healthy hair growth.

3.2 Medicine

Ginger oil helps eliminate infections and is antifungal on the skin and open wounds. With antiseptic properties, ginger essential oil helps wounds heal quickly.

Besides, the detoxifying properties of Ginger Essential Oil facilitate the elimination of toxins and enhance digestion. In addition, it also relieves discomforts related to the stomach and intestines, including bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain, nausea and colic.

Its expectorant properties work to remove mucus from the respiratory tract and effectively relieve symptoms including shortness of breath, asthma, coughs, colds, flu and bronchitis.

3.3 Aromatherapy

Ginger oil can be used or mixed to diffuse the soothing and refreshing tropical aroma to help purify the air, relieve anxiety, fatigue and repel insects.

By facilitating sleep onset and improving sleep quality, diffusing Ginger Oil is known to benefit those suffering from insomnia. It is also said to boost energy levels by inspiring positivity and hope, and promoting balanced and clear thinking.

3.4 Treatment

When massaged into muscles, Ginger Oil’s analgesic properties are known to soothe and reduce aches and pains and inflammation, thereby helping to relieve symptoms such as headaches, migraines, arthritis, pain back and uterine cramp.

4. Ginger essential oil produced at VIPSEN.

VIPSEN is one of the leading researchers and producers of natural essential oils in Vietnam. Essential oil products are produced using advanced methods, achieving high quality with 100% natural ingredients, without additives or mixtures.

Ginger essential oil products are produced by VIPSEN from selected raw materials in famous growing areas in Vietnam such as Bac Giang, Son La, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An… Production process from planting and harvesting to producing and preserving finished products, it is always closely monitored by a team of experienced experts and technicians. VIPSEN’s ginger essential oil products are not only popular in Vietnam but are also exported to many countries around the world.

For further information, please contact:

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Email: Export@Vipsen.vn

Address: D7-TT9, Forosa street, Xuan Phuong new urban area, Xuan Phuong, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam

Essential oil factory address: Bai Dai, Tien Xuan, Thach That, Hanoi, Vietnam