Ginger oil in Flexagon™ Gel is an essential oil extract from the rhizome of Ginger offinale plant. It is concentrated oil obtained by distillation and with a characteristic strong spicy aroma. Several published studies have found that ginger extracts are as effective as the conventional drug used for management arthritis namely Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). It was seen that Ginger supplements effectively reduced inflammation and pain even after surgical operation on the joints.
Topical application of ginger formulated as a gel or a cream improves osteoarthritis in knees. For optimal outcomes, it should be applied for three times daily for about four weeks.
