Ginger Root

Energetics: Warming, Drying, Toning

Actions: Circulatory Stimulant (Increases blood flow), Antispasmodic (Relaxes spasms & cramps), Emmenagogue (Encourages menses)

Found in: Happy Periods

Ginger is a tropical, aromatic herb which has been coveted for thousands of years for food and medicine¹. Its spicy, aromatic oils help support digestion and ease nausea. Its warming property stimulates the circulatory system, promotes blood flow, and can aid in pain relief¹. As such, Ginger can help relieve tension in the muscles and encourage healthy, balanced menstruation². All the while, Ginger’s stimulating property helps to drive the medicinal constituents of other herbs throughout the body.

1. Srivastava, K. C., & Mustafa, T. (1989). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and rheumatic disorders. Medical hypotheses, 29(1), 25-28.
2. Jenabi, E. (2013). The effect of ginger for relieving of primary dysmenorrhoea. J Pak Med Assoc, 63(1), 8-10.