GINGER ROOT 101 🧡


GINGER:

soothes nausea, boosts digestion & promotes metabolism

Ginger is a beloved root known for its sharp, warm, and lemon-like flavor. It grows in the ground, like most roots do, and has big, flourishing leaves that pop out of the ground!

Ginger was and still is an herb that is widely used in China and has been commended for its ability to improve digestion. In India, ginger has been valued as an ingredient in meat dishes since 4 BCE. It is also mentioned in the Karma Sutra that it acts as a wonderful aphrodisiac.

SCIENCE TELLS US:

  • Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • Just 1–1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea, including chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery, and morning sickness.
  • Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes.

Ginger

Ginger is earthy, peppery, bright with notes of citrus and has a potent spicy kick. Ginger can of course be used as a tea, but it can also be used culinarily!

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GET YOUR SWEET SPICY ON WITH THESE GINGER TEA BLENDS:

Ginger Orchard Medley

White Peach & Ginger

Ginger Chai


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