Latin name:Gingiber officinale Specification:Gingerols 5% HPLC Action:Ginger is extracted from the rhizomes of the ginger root (Zingiberis rhixoma) that is grown worldwide, including China and Africa. In addition to its use as a spice, ginger has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of dyspepsia, motion sickness, nausea and for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with "rheumatism." The mechanisms underlying the antiemetic effects of ginger are uncertain. Ginger extract preparations vary widely in their concentration and purity, depending on the source of the root, extraction methodology and formulation. Gingers therapeutic effects are: stomachic, anti-emetic, salivant, stimulant, digestive, and cardiotonic. Ginger is helpful for soothing stomach, travel sickness, dizziness, morning sickness (vomitting of pregnancy), angina, arthritis, body odor, chronic fatigue syndrome, colds, cough, high cholesterol, pain, sore throat, swelling, tendinitis, and toothache. Product Name: Ginger Powdered Extract Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Plant Part: Roots Extract Solvent: Ethanol/Water Carrier Used: None Appearance:Fine Powder Color:Light brown Odor:Characteristic Taste:Characteristic Particle Size:100% through 80 Mesh Moisture:< 5.0% Heavy Metals:< 20ppm Arsenic (As) :< 1ppm Assay Gingerols by HPLC:>5% Total Plate Count:1,000cfu/G Yeast & Mold:< 100cfu/G E.Coli.:Negative Salmonella:Negative Shelf Life:Two years when properly stored. Storage:Tightly sealed in a clean, cool, dry area. Do not freeze, keep away from strong, direct light.