Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Herbal practitioners have used ginger’s rhizome to help with digestion, upset stomach, and nausea for more than 2,000 years.*

HERBAL BENEFITS

Common Name Ginger, Common Ginger, Cooking Ginger, Canton, Stem Ginger, Canton Ginger

Family Name Zingiberaceae

Parts Used Rhizome

Herbal Actions Stimulant, Carminative, Anti-Inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic

Health Benefits Digestion, Nausea, Pre & Postnatal, Season Care

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Ginger’s peppery bite adds more than just spice—it packs the punch in this plant’s medicine.

Ginger Rhizome being held in harvesters hands

Historically, ginger has played an essential role in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian herbal medicine traditions. It’s a popular addition to formulas that need a warming quality. In many traditional medicine theories, it’s a way to promote circulation and flow in a body that’s being challenged with different forms of constriction—whether it be occasional cramping or general digestive issues.*

It’s also featured in many international cuisines. In Indian cuisine, it’s infused into spicy masala chai. In Japan, it’s known as pickled gari, the spicy, pink shavings served with sushi. And, in Jamaica, you’ll see it served as a refreshing non-alcoholic beer. Sipping on a simple cup of ginger tea daily is a great way to ensure you’re getting all the benefits from this powerhouse plant.*

Here at Traditional Medicinals, we use the species Zingiber officinale in our herbal formulations, including teas and lozenges. This species of the Zingiberaceae plant family thrives in heat and humidity, making it an ideal plant for subtropical and tropical climates. Under its large green shoots—around four feet tall for mature ginger plants—you’ll find a sprawling network of rhizomes, where most of its active constituents live, including the gingerol and shoagol compounds—which makes it spicy and pungent! While the original home to ginger is debatable, most people agree Southeast Asia is likely its native habitat.

Rainfall, elevation, temperature, and harvesting time are all key factors that influence ginger’s spice level.

For those reasons, we look to different ecosystems to produce sweet ginger and another for spicy ginger, to deliver exactly the right effect we seek for each individual formula.

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Important Precautions:

Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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The information and other content in this article is designed to provide a general overview of the botany, cultural history, and traditional uses of this herb. It is not intended and should not be construed as health advice. Every person is unique and you should consult with your health care provider before using any herbal product or supplement.

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