Organic Ginger Extract

Organic Ginger Extract (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family alongside Turmeric and Cardamom. It is classified as a warming, carminative, and circulatory stimulant herb in Western herbal medicine and as a Trikatu herb in Ayurvedic medicine — one of the most important warming and digestive herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from certified organic Ginger root.

Traditional Herbal Use

Digestive & Gastrointestinal Wellness

Ginger is one of the most important digestive herbs in both Western herbal medicine and Ayurvedic tradition, with a long traditional history of use for digestive and gastrointestinal wellness. It is classified as a carminative, antispasmodic, and digestive stimulant herb in traditional herbal practice and is one of the most widely used herbs in the world for digestive support. It has a particularly well-documented traditional history of use for nausea and digestive discomfort wellness.

Circulatory & Cardiovascular Wellness

Ginger is classified as a peripheral circulatory stimulant in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for circulatory and cardiovascular wellness. Its warming properties have made it a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for circulatory support.

Immune & Respiratory Wellness

Ginger has a long traditional history of use across multiple herbal traditions for immune and respiratory wellness. Its warming and stimulating properties have made it a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for immune and upper respiratory support, particularly in the context of cold and flu wellness.

Inflammatory & Musculoskeletal Wellness

Ginger has a long traditional history of use in both Western herbal medicine and Ayurvedic practice for inflammatory and musculoskeletal wellness. It is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional practice for joint and musculoskeletal support.

Children’s Wellness

Ginger has a long traditional history of use for children’s digestive wellness, particularly for nausea and digestive discomfort. Always consult a healthcare practitioner for appropriate dosing for children.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Best taken with or after food.

Precautions

Generally very well tolerated. May cause mild gastric warmth or irritation in sensitive individuals — take with food if needed. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking blood-thinning medications — Ginger has natural blood-thinning properties. Not recommended in high doses immediately before surgery. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use during pregnancy — culinary amounts are generally considered safe but medicinal doses should be used with practitioner guidance.

Ingredients

Organic Ginger (Zingiber officinale) root, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Turmeric Extract — complementary Zingiberaceae herb; classic Ayurvedic pairing
• Cayenne Pepper Extract — complementary warming and circulatory herb
• Chamomile Extract — complementary digestive and soothing herb
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Gingerols — the primary bioactive compounds in fresh Ginger root; naturally occurring phenolic compounds responsible for Ginger’s characteristic pungent flavour and warming properties
• Shogaols — formed from gingerols during drying and processing; more potent than gingerols; primary bioactive compounds in dried Ginger
• Paradols — naturally occurring phenolic compounds related to gingerols and shogaols
• Zingerone — a naturally occurring phenolic compound formed from gingerols during cooking or drying
• Volatile oils — including zingiberene, bisabolene, and camphene; responsible for Ginger’s characteristic aroma
• Oleoresin — the concentrated resinous fraction containing gingerols and shogaols
• Minerals — naturally rich in potassium, magnesium, and manganese

Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.