Ginger Root
Overview
SOURCE
California, USA
FORM
Zingiber Officinale
FOUND IN
Southeast Asia
Fast Fact
Ginger has been used for thousands of years to treat colds, nausea, arthritis, migraines, and hypertension. During the 13th and 14th century, you could buy a sheep by paying with one pound of ginger.
Especially Important For
People looking to support their digestive system.*
Benefits
Digestion supporter*
Inflammation reducer*
Nausea alleviator*
Menstrual pain buster*
Infection fighter*
Joint pain reducer*
Cholesterol reducer*
Brain function booster*
Why it's important for immunity
There are many reasons why Ginger is one of the most commonly consumed herbal extracts. Within Ginger, is Gingerol, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound with strong immune building properties.
Ginger is also antibacterial and studies have shown that it offers benefits against some drug-resistant bacteria.
Lastly, Ginger can stimulate the immune system to kill viruses. With everything that it has to offer, it's definitely worth incorporating Ginger into your regular diet.
Evidence-based claims, or bust
HERBAL MEDICINE: BIOMOLECULAR AND CLINICAL ASPECTS
The Amazing and Mighty Ginger.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
Influence of dietary ginger (Zingiber Officinales Rosc.) on antioxidant defense system in rat: Comparison with ascorbic acid.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY
Ginger lowers blood pressure through blockade of voltage-dependent calcium channels.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD
Ginger-an herbal medicinal product with broad anti-inflammatory actions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale Roscoe): A hot remedy for cardiovascular disease?
