Common Name:

Ginger

Botanical Name:

Zingiber officinale

Short Description:

Ginger is a warming circulatory and digestive stimulant used to relieve nausea, gas, coldness, and poor circulation. It supports immunity, reduces inflammation, and is especially helpful for motion sickness and menstrual cramps.

🌿 Looking for warming digestive or immune support? Our Digestive Support Tea features ginger as a key ingredient, and our Immuni-tea harnesses ginger's warming, immune-activating power in every cup.

Parts Used:

Rhizome (fresh or dried)

Actions:

Carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, digestive tonic

Energetics:

Warming, drying

Body Systems:

Digestive, circulatory, immune, reproductive

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Ignites inner fire, courage, and vitality. Ginger clears stagnation, warms the spirit, and encourages bold, forward movement in life.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mars and Sun
Dosha: Balances Vata and Kapha; may aggravate Pitta in excess

Safety Notes:

Very safe in culinary and tea amounts. Use caution in high doses with blood thinners or in heat conditions. Generally safe in pregnancy for nausea at moderate doses.

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If ginger's warming, digestive properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a delicious complement:

• Digestive Support Tea — A warming, soothing blend with ginger, fennel, peppermint, and chamomile to ease nausea, bloating, and digestive discomfort.
• Immuni-tea — A nourishing daily tea with warming, immune-supportive botanicals including ginger for year-round resilience.
• Women's Wellness — A nourishing daily tea with warming circulatory herbs to support reproductive health and ease menstrual discomfort.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.