The zingiberaceae plant Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is distributed in central, southeast and southwest provinces of China. The medicinal part is the dry rhizome of the plant ginger, which has the effects of dispelling cold, relieving vomiting, relieving cough, and detoxifying. It is often used to treat colds, coughs, vomiting, and abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. caused by eating too much cold food.
Ginger Extract is a standardized botanical concentrate derived from Zingiber officinale rhizomes via ethanol or water extraction. Key active components include 6-gingerol, shogaol, and gingerdiols. Molecular formula varies by extract type; typical CAS for 6-Gingerol is 516-66-3.
Contraindicated for patients on anticoagulants due to bleeding risks. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C away from direct sunlight. Use appropriate PPE during handling to avoid respiratory irritation.