Ginger Relieves Nausea and Lowers Inflammation

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) root makes a spicy, invigorating tea with an array of medicinal properties. It’s revered in traditional Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern medicine. Everyone can benefit from ginger root tea’s power to support digestion, relieve nausea, reduce inflammation, and enhance immunity. NutraTea herbalists crafted the following unique ginger tea blends for every ailment: Ginger and Ginseng, Lemongrass and Ginger, NutraReflux, NutraThroat, NutraPreg, NutraHead, NutraBoost, NutraBone, NutraDefence, NutraCleanse, and NutraTrim.

Ginger contains:

• Gingerol
• Shogaol
• Paradol 
• Zingerone

Ginger Relieves Nausea and Improves Digestion

One of the most well-documented benefits of ginger tea is its ability to alleviate nausea and vomiting. Ginger has long been used to treat morning sickness during pregnancy, motion sickness, and the side effects of chemotherapy. Studies have shown that ginger’s active compounds interact with serotonin receptors in the gut, helping to calm the stomach. Ginger can be more effective than a placebo in reducing nausea symptoms, making it a safe and natural alternative to heavy-hitting medications. NutraReflux is a healing ginger tea blend that helps prevent acid reflux. NutraPreg specifically supports the digestive health and comfort of expecting mothers. 

Ginger tea also plays a valuable role in supporting digestive health. It stimulates saliva, bile, and gastric enzymes, aiding in the breakdown of food and enhancing nutrient absorption. Ginger has carminative properties that help relieve bloating, gas, and indigestion. It accelerates gastric emptying and stimulates antral contractions, helping to move food through the digestive system more efficiently. Zingerone contributes to its warming sensation and supports gastrointestinal health. These compounds interact with various biological pathways, including the NF-κB signaling pathway, to regulate inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune responses. Drinking ginger tea after meals can therefore improve post-meal comfort and digestive function. Lemongrass and Ginger healing ginger tea boosts digestion, immunity and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

Ginger Lowers Inflammation

Another critical benefit of ginger tea is its anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. NutraThroat harnesses ginger’s anti inflammatory, pain-killing properties to ease a sore throat. Chronic inflammation is linked to a variety of conditions, including arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Ginger contains bioactive compounds such as gingerol and shogaol, which inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines and enzymes like cyclooxygenase (COX). Gingerol is responsible for ginger’s pungency and is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Shogaol, formed when ginger is dried or cooked, has even stronger anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Together, these constituents reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis. Ginger has great potential as a natural alternative to NSAIDs. Regular consumption of ginger tea can help manage pain and reduce inflammation-related discomfort.

Ginseng and Ginger is a refined tea blend rich in antioxidants. It offers vast antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that energize the body, while helping to improve digestion, circulation and the immune system. NutraBoost is another ginger tea that restores normal energy levels thanks to antioxidants. 

Ginger Supports Heart Health

Ginger tea also supports cardiovascular health. Drinking an infusion of the root lowers one’s blood pressure, improves circulation, and reduces cholesterol levels. The antioxidant properties of ginger help prevent lipid oxidation and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Ginger relaxes blood vessels and acts as a calcium channel blocker, which helps reduce blood pressure. All of this helps maintain heart health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Ginger is a flowering plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. Its Latin binomial, Zingiber officinale, originates from the Sanskrit word śṛṅgavera, meaning “horn-shaped,” referring to the appearance of its rhizome, and officinale, a term used in botanical nomenclature to denote a plant with recognized medicinal properties. Native to Southeast Asia, ginger is a perennial herb with narrow green leaves and yellow-green flowers. The part used in tea is the underground rhizome, which is rich in aromatic and bioactive compounds.