What is Ginger Extract 25:1?
Ginger Extract 25:1 is a standardized herbal extract (25:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Rhizome
- Standardization: 25:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Ginger Extract 25:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Ginger Extract 25:1 used for? Ginger is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for the purpose of preventing nausea/vomiting and supporting digestive comfort, due to its content of gingerols and shogaols (from Zingiber officinale rhizome). With its standardized 25:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as dried root/rhizome powder, capsules, tablets, extracts, and teas.
Ginger Extract 25:1 Benefits and Main Usage Areas
- Nausea and vomiting: EMA/HPC recognizes dried ginger rhizome powder with 'well-established use' status for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with travel sickness.
- Pregnancy and chemotherapy-induced nausea: Clinical studies have shown that ginger may be effective and safe as an aid for nausea during pregnancy and chemotherapy.
- Digestive comfort: It is used as a traditional herbal product for mild spasmodic stomach and intestinal complaints, including bloating and gas.
- Anti-inflammatory support: The compounds gingerol and shogaol have shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in preclinical studies (limited/preclinical evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Gingerols and shogaols, the main active compounds of ginger, exhibit antiemetic (anti-nausea) effects by interacting with the 5-HT3 signaling pathway.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Ginger Extract 25:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part is: Rhizome.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 180mg/day applies to this component/extract. Label warning: A warning stating “Not for use by individuals under 18 years of age” must be provided.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, depending on the manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Ginger Extract 25:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.