Ginger Root CO2

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(Zingiber officinale)
Supports healthy breathing, digestion, joints, muscles, circulation and mental function.

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Ginger Root CO2
Zingiber officinale

Plant Origin: India
Method: CO2
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpenes
Aroma: Fresh, earthy, spicy, lemon
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle
CO2 extraction results in an oil containing heavier plant molecules than steam distilled. Many believe that CO2 oils produce more vibrant therapeutic properties. They tend to have a longer shelf life and the aroma is closer to the plant from which they are derived.

Comparing Ginger CO2 and Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger CO2 extract and Ginger steam-distilled essential oil have similar constituents and a range of therapeutic values. While both are antibacterial, Ginger CO2 may be slightly more effective in inhibiting gram-positive bacteria, whereas Ginger essential oil may be better at inhibiting gram-negative bacteria. Ginger CO2 may boost antioxidants and aid digestion, whereas the essential oil excels as a respiratory aid, pain reliever, and immune supporter. The CO2 will more closely smell like a fresh slice of ginger, while the essential oil will be a bit more earthy.

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #102
alpha zingiberene 30.65%
beta-sesquiphellandrene 12.70%
gamma-amorphene 3.49%
E,E-alpha farnsene 6.98%
beta-bisabolene 6.97%
gingerol 0.07%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issue: There are no known contraindications.

Therapeutic Uses
Fresh Ginger Root essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Angina Pectoris (Mojay)
Appetite, may stimulate (Price: topically or inhaled)
Arthritis
Bacteria
Bronchitis
Cardiac fatigue
Catarrh
Circulation
Cold Sore
Congestion
Cough
Digestion
Dysmenorrhea
Fever Blister
Heart tonic
Hernia
Hepatitis
Herpes simplex 1 (cold sores, chicken pox, shingles)
Immune supportive
Inflammation
Joints
Leaky Gut
Liver
Menstrual pain, spasms
Morning sickness
Muscle
Nausea
Numbness
Pain
Respiratory system
Raynaud’s disease
Sore throats
Sprains
Swelling
Travel sickness
Warming

Blends well with:
Cedarwood
Coriander
Cinnamon Bark and Leaf
Citrus
Neroli
Patchouli
Petitgrain
Rose
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang
Kurt Schnaubelt wrote: Ginger is antimicrobial, diuretic, analgesic, antioxidant, and helps reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Perhaps more importantly for those receiving chemotherapy or radiation, Ginger stimulates Phase II detoxification pathways to offset oxidative damage in the liver and lungs and relieve the xenobiotic load on the body."

Ginger as Effective as Synthetic Drug in Migraine, but Without the Side Effects

Results showed that ginger [powder] was equally as effective as sumatriptan achieving 90% relief within two hours after ingestion. While ginger had a very small percentage (4%) experiencing minor digestive symptoms, 20% of patients taking sumatriptan reported dizziness, drowsiness, or heartburn.

Ginger Destroys Cancer More Effectively than Cancer Drugs
Ginger, a cousin spice of super anti-cancer substance turmeric, is known for its ability to shrink tumors. Astoundingly, it is even more effective than many cancer drugs, which have been shown to be completely ineffective and actually accelerate the death of cancer patients. Commonly consumed across the world in small doses among food and beverage products, the medicinal properties of ginger far surpass even advanced pharmaceutical inventions.

The subject of one study based out of Georgia State University, whole ginger extract was revealed to shrink prostate tumor size by a whopping 56% in mice. The anticancer properties were observed in addition to ginger’s role in reducing inflammation as well as being a rich source of life-enhancing antioxidants. But what about cancer drugs? Could this simple spice really topple the advanced pharmaceuticals that are often touted as the ‘only option’ for cancer patients by medical doctors?

It turns out that cancer drugs are not only severely ineffective at permanently shrinking tumors, but they actually make tumors larger and kill the patient more quickly. More specifically, the tumors have been found to ‘metastasize’, meaning they come back bigger and stronger than their original size. What’s more, the ‘metastasizing’ was found to be very aggressive. According to scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the premium priced drugs were little more than death sentences for many patients.

“Whatever manipulations we’re doing to tumors can inadvertently do something to increase the tumor numbers to become more metastatic, which is what kills patients at the end of the day,” said study author Dr. Raghu Kalluri.

These are the very drugs considered to be the scientifically proven solution by mainstream health officials.

Meanwhile, ginger presents virtually no side effects and has been used as a food product by many cultures for countless centuries. Instead of creating super tumors, whole ginger extract was shown to exert significant growth-inhibiting and death-inductory effects in a spectrum of prostate cancer cells. Over 17 other studies have also reached similar conclusions on ginger’s anticancer benefits, with the spice being shown by peer-reviewed research to positively impact beyond 101 diseases.

Gastroprotective Activity of Essential Oils from Turmeric and Ginger PubMed
Results suggested that Turmeric and Ginger essential oil could reduce the gastric ulcer in rat stomach. Also, oxidative stress produced by ethanol was found to be significantly reduced. The oils apparently increased antioxidant levels as well as reduced damage done to the stomach wall. Both Ginger and Turmeric could be used in culinary preparations as a supportive measure.

A Comparative Study on Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Ginger (Zingiber official) and Cumin (Cumin cyminum) Results suggest that both ginger and cumin can be used as potential sources of natural antioxidants in foods.

Comparison of effects of ginger, mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea PubMed article
"Ginger was as effective as mefenamic acid and ibuprofen in relieving pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea" [difficult menstrual cycles].

Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D wrote in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (p. 133) that 1 drop in water may be taken as a digestive tonic. Davis writes that one can use 2 drops of Ginger in a teaspoon of Vodka and dilute with warm water for a sore-throat gargle.
Click here for information about internal use.

Suppository Information
Dr. Pam Taylor notes that Ginger and Peppermint are "antispasmodic" and "will relieve nausea." Dr. Taylor suggests a suppository recipe using cocoa butter. A simpler suppository method: Dilute oils at 6% for adults or 1-2% for children with a carrier oil in a vegetable capsule. (See Schnaubelt's The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils, pages 136-140.) Dr. Taylor also notes: "Since essential oils are eliminated out of the body tissues in 1 to 2 hours, a fresh suppository may be inserted every 1 to 2 hours if found helpful."

Worwood’s Inguinal Hernia Blend
10 drops Ginger
8 drops Lavender
7 drops Rosemary
5 drops Basil
2 TB carrier oil

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.) There is no data available for Ginger CO2; we expect the application suggestions to be very similar to that of the essential oil.
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Ginger was non-irritating when tested at 4% dilution on 25 volunteers. It may cause sensitization in some.

Since Ginger does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler
Ginger may produce more desirable results when blended with other oils. If too strong, it may cause coughing fits.

Motion Sickness Inhaler - 6 drops each of Lemon, Ginger and Peppermint essential oil in a 2 mL vial filled with coarse sea salt or Himalayan salt. Inhale as needed.

Internal: Ginger is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. Right before a quick trip out of state, two children complained of tummy-aches, which are rare for our family. Both applied ginger EO via roller bottle and both felt better within minutes! - Dell

2. I make a mixture for my sciatica that works!

2oz Aloe Vera

1 TB St. John's Wort infused oil

1 TB Arnica infused oil

4 mLs (80 drops) each of Laurel Leaf, Peppermint and Ginger EO for a 20% dilution

I use this from a glass spray bottle. I spray onto my fingers and apply. If my husband applies it, he can spray it on my back and massage it into my tailbone area.

Safety
Ginger essential oil is considered non-toxic and was non-irritating when tested at 4% dilution on 25 volunteers. It may cause sensitization in some. There is no data available for Ginger CO2.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Reference
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 208-209.
Davis, Patricia, Aromatherapy: An A-Z, 2nd edition, page 132.
Mojay G., Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Hodder and Stoughton, UK, 1996.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, page 57.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intellegience of Essential Oils, 2011, pages 133, 136-140.
Schnaubelt, Kurt (2013-07-23), Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils, North Atlantic Books, Kindle Edition.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney (2013-12-02). Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 294-295.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, 1996, pages 266-267.
Worwood, Valerie Ann (2012-08-23), The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library.

What is CO2?

CO2 extracted oils are high quality oils extracted using carbon dioxide in liquid form, as the solvent. Carbon dioxide is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions, but under certain conditions of low temperature and high pressure, Carbon Dioxide can be forced to become a liquid. In the liquid phase CO2 it becomes a very safe and effective solvent that allows all the desirable active constituents of a plant to be collected without the risk of heat degradation. Once the desired extraction is complete, the extraction vessel is brought back to normal atmospheric conditions, and the CO2 rapidly converts back to a gas and dissipates, leaving behind a very high-quality aromatic product that is the true, unchanged essence of the plant and completely free of solvent! CO2 Selects are obtained at lower pressures and more closely compare to the volatility of essential oils since less of the heavier waxy materials are extracted. CO2 Totals are obtained at higher pressures to get out the volatiles along with the heavier molecules and plant waxes that would not be seen in essential oils. These will typically be thicker. CO2 extracted oils are the closest representation of the natural plant ever achieved.

"Supercritical CO2 methods have several advantages over other extraction processes. They occur at lower temperatures than steam distillation, thereby preserving delicate volatile constituents, the solvent is nontoxic, odorless, and readily removed from the final product, the oils are more stable and have a longer shelf life, and the extraction process is environmental friendly!" - Jade Shutes, past president of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)

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