04/11/2026
Your Stomach Has Been Begging for This Root
Ginger — Zingiber officinale
DID YOU KNOW?
Ginger contains compounds called gingerols and shogaols that directly calm the muscles lining
your digestive tract. This is why a simple cup of fresh ginger tea can quiet nausea within minutes
— no prescription required. Ancient Ayurvedic physicians used it over 5,000 years ago as a
"universal medicine," and modern research has confirmed what they already knew.
At Pestle & Potions, we keep dried ginger root and pre-blended ginger teas in stock year-round —
because there's almost no week where someone doesn't need it. Whether it's morning sickness,
motion sickness, or that queasy feeling after a stressful day, ginger is one of the most reliable,
gentle tools in the herbal world.
From Dawn at Pestle & Potions:
Come ask Dawn which ginger blend is right for your body type. Every Tuesday night at 5:30 PM —
Ask An Herbalist is free to attend.
