What is Ginger Extract %5 Gingerols?
Ginger Extract %5 Gingerols is a standardized botanical extract (%5 Gingerols) obtained from the Zingiber officinale plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Root
- Standardization: %5 Gingerols
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Ginger Extract %5 Gingerols Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Ginger Extract %5 Gingerols used for? Ginger is a standardized botanical raw material used in dietary supplements for preventing nausea/vomiting and supporting digestive comfort due to its content of gingerols and shogaols (Zingiber officinale rhizome). With its standardized %5 Gingerols content, it provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as dried root/rhizome powder, capsules, tablets, extracts, and teas.
Benefits and Main Uses of Ginger Extract %5 Gingerols
- 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 adjunct 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: Preclinical studies have demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of gingerol and shogaol compounds (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)
Powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Zingiber officinale is included among the permitted (positive) plants under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Root.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 370mg/day applies to this component/extract. Label warning: A warning stating “Not for use by individuals under 18 years of age” must be included.
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 (Certificate of Analysis) of the relevant batch should be consulted 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 %5 Gingerols.
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.