Ginger Root
Zingiber officinale
Ginger is the one ingredient in this library you already have in your kitchen. It is a rhizome, not a mushroom, but it is a genuine functional ingredient with a long track record, and it does useful work alongside the rest of the stack.
What is actually in it
The active compounds are gingerols and, in dried ginger, shogaols. These are responsible for both the heat you taste and most of the effects studied in the lab and clinic.
What the research suggests
Ginger has solid human evidence for nausea, including motion and morning sickness, and a growing body of work on digestion and inflammation. It is one of the few traditional remedies that consistently holds up when it is actually tested.
How we use it
We use ginger as a support ingredient, the quiet one that helps everything else sit well. Browse the full lineup of single extracts and blends in the shop to see where it fits your routine.
How to take it
Ginger is forgiving. Daily is fine, and it is especially handy on days your stomach is unsettled or you are travelling. It pairs with almost everything in the catalog without getting in the way.
This is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on medication.