Ginger CO2

Ginger CO₂ Extract – Zingiber officinale
Part Used: Root
Method of Extraction: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Perfumery Note: Middle
Country of Origin: India

This Ginger essential oil has been extracted using CO₂. It has a spicy, sweet, and warming aroma. Ginger CO₂ can help ease nausea and motion sickness. It may also support those experiencing physical and mental burn out, providing energy and courage while helping dispel nervous exhaustion. Warming and fortifying, Ginger oil is useful for cold, moist/damp conditions, and often added to blends aimed at improving circulation.

How Ginger CO₂ Extract is Different from Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger CO₂ captures both the volatile oil fraction (zingiberene, ar-curcumene, citral, and sesquiterpenes) and non-volatile pungent compounds such as gingerols and shogaols—compounds largely lost in steam distillation. These constituents give Ginger CO₂ a sharper, truer-to-root aroma, and increase its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. It also retains its pungency and therapeutic activity over time, even in storage. The extract is more stable and complete, with applications that extend to both natural perfumery and skin health formulations.

CO₂ extraction uses 18–22 kg of dried ginger root to yield 1 kg of product. It results in a brown, clear liquid with a pungent taste and aroma, closely resembling freshly crushed ginger. This composition includes up to 35% total pungent compounds (gingerols and shogaols), which give the extract its distinct bite and potency.

Typical Main Constituents
alpha-Zingiberene – 33%
beta-Sesquiphellandrene – 13%
ar-Curcumene – 9%
beta-Bisabolene – 7%
(E,E)-alpha-Farnesene – 6%
trans-Muurola-4(14),5-diene – 3%
Camphene – 3%
Trace: Gingerols and Shogaols (total pungent compounds up to 35%)

Aroma
Pale yellow to light green, spicy and fresh-sweet with a rounded scent.

Skincare Actions
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, rubefacient, circulation-enhancing, warming.

Perfumery Actions
Spicy, fresh, sweet, woody, warming, grounding middle note with a rounded and lively lift.

Skincare Dilution
Use at 0.25–0.5% in facial formulations for antioxidant and warming effects.
Use 0.5–1.5% in body care, massage oils, or muscle balms for circulation and comfort.
Do not exceed 1.5% for topical use; always perform a patch test first, as gingerols and shogaols can be irritating.

Perfumery Dilution
Use at 0.2–1% in natural perfumes, fougères, spice blends, or resinous bases.
Best suited as a middle note in invigorating, comforting, or warm compositions.
Pairs well with Bergamot, Neroli, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Citrus oils, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Coriander, Patchouli, Vetiver, and Rose.

Aromatherapeutic & Traditional Use
Digestive: Diarrhoea, constipation, irritable bowel, colic, indigestion, flatulence, morning or travel sickness. Stimulates sluggish digestion and soothes abdominal discomfort.
Muscular & Skeletal: Helps with arthritis, fatigue, poor circulation, sprains, muscular aches, and rheumatism.
Nervous System: Useful in cases of nervous exhaustion, debility, mental fog, and burnout. Helps restore energy and clarity.
Respiratory: Supports coughs, sinusitis, catarrh, and sore throats.
Genito-Urinary / Endocrine: Can help with cold periods, P.M.S., and endocrine imbalances.
Immune Support: Beneficial in colds, chills, flu, and general immune depletion.

Special Use Notes
Ginger CO₂ is excellent for use in balms, muscle rubs, and respiratory blends. It is warming, arousing, and grounding—ideal for building resilience in times of mental fatigue or physical depletion.

Safety Data
Non-toxic. Can be a skin irritant in high doses. Not to be used above 1.5% in topical preparations. For external use only. Avoid use during pregnancy or on sensitive skin unless under professional guidance.

Zurma Essential Oils – Highest Quality Pure and Natural
At Zurma, we go to great lengths to ensure that we only sell the highest quality pure and natural essential oils. We have searched the world for the best essential oils. Our in-house quality control system ensures that this high standard is maintained for all our essential oils. Every essential oil comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) test to confirm that they are genuine and authentic essential oils containing their correct active constituents.

The only exception to this is with the New Zealand small scale essential oil producers we buy direct from—e.g. Lavender, Mānuka, Kānuka, Tea Tree. This is because we know and trust these growers who distil their own essential oils.

Finally, all essential oils have to undergo our own in-house smell, appearance, and feel test. If they are not up to our high standards, we simply send the product back. Based on this quality control process we believe that the 100% Pure and Natural essential oils that Zurma supplies are of the highest quality and excellent for use in aromatherapy.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with tamariki.

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