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Ginger

Zingiber Officinale

Herb Fact

Ginger is traditionally known for supporting digestion and circulation, while also offering support for immune health and warming the body.

Main Health Benefits

Ginger has traditionally been used to support digestion, circulation, and immune function.

Where Our Ginger Comes From

Our ginger is grown on the beautiful islands of Hawaii and fresh freeze-dried in-house in Oregon.

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About Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical perennial plant known for its aromatic underground rhizome. It typically grows 2–4 feet tall with long, narrow green leaves and reed-like stems.

It thrives in warm, humid climates with rich, well-drained soil and is widely cultivated in regions such as Asia, India, and the Caribbean.

Origins/History

Ginger is native to Southeast Asia and has been used for over 5,000 years across Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Middle Eastern traditions, where it was revered as both a culinary spice and a foundational herbal ally.

In ancient China, ginger was considered essential for supporting digestion and harmonizing the stomach, often used in daily cooking and herbal preparations. In Ayurveda, it was known as a universal remedy, referred to as "vishwabhesaj"—meaning "the universal medicine"—and used to kindle digestive fire (agni), warm the body, and support overall vitality.

Ginger became one of the earliest and most important spices traded along ancient trade routes, including the Silk Road. It was highly prized in ancient Rome and later in medieval Europe, where it was used in both food and tonics and was considered a symbol of wealth and health. By the Middle Ages, ginger was so valued that it was often used in sweets, preserved preparations, and medicinal formulas.

Nicholas Culpeper associated ginger with Mars, recognizing its warming, stimulating qualities and its ability to "comfort the stomach" and move stagnation. He noted its usefulness in dispelling cold and supporting digestion. Later, Eclectic physicians embraced ginger as a key digestive and circulatory stimulant, using it to support sluggish digestion, cold conditions, nausea, and low vitality.

Across cultures and time, ginger has remained a staple plant—valued for its ability to warm, activate, and restore balance. Today, it continues to bridge ancient tradition with modern use, standing as one of the most widely used and respected plants for digestion, circulation, and overall resilience.