This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Historical / Folk Use
Ginger has long been used in Ayurvedic and East Asian culinary and herbal traditions as a fragrant, warming root. Traditionally prepared as teas, foods, and herbal preparations, it was valued for stimulating warmth, supporting digestion, and maintaining overall vitality. Its lively heat and invigorating character made it a foundational herb in seasonal blends.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Strongly warming
• Stimulating and moving
• Circulatory-supportive
• Warm, spicy, and activating
• Invigorating and bold
• Grounding yet energizing
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
In people with type 2 diabetes, a 12‑week trial observed associations between ginger intake and lower blood glucose markers, some blood lipids, and reduced inflammatory markers compared with placebo.
Study 2:
A meta‑analysis of multiple clinical trials observed associations between ginger supplementation and improved lipid profile parameters, including triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.
Study 3:
An umbrella review of systematic research observed associations between ginger consumption and various internal health‑related outcomes, including nausea reduction and glycemic measures, with variability in evidence strength.
Study 4:
A clinical study observed that oral ginger supplementation was associated with changes in several blood markers related to inflammatory processes in adults with muscle and joint discomfort.
Study 5:
In a clinical trial of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, ginger supplementation was associated with changes in the expression of certain immune‑related and inflammation‑related genes.
Study 6:
A comprehensive review of randomized trials found that ginger supplementation was associated with changes in markers related to inflammation and oxidative stress in adults.