Ginger extract, derived from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, is rich in bioactive compounds like gingerols. It aids in reducing oxidative stress caused by an excess of free radicals in the body. It is commonly used in dietary supplements, herbal teas, functional foods, and natural health products.
Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale
Common Name: Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae
Parts Used: Roots
Zingiber officinale is a flowering plant whose rhizome, commonly known as ginger root, is widely used both as a spice and in traditional medicine.
The primary active components of ginger are 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol, and 6-paradol. It also contains zingerone, zerumbone, pungent oleoresins, various terpenoids, and flavonoids.
Ginger extract powder is standardized to contain 2.5% to 10% gingerols, as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).