Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

A rhizome domesticated so long ago it no longer exists in the wild, with real anti-nausea credentials.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Ginger is known only as a cultivated plant — no wild ancestral population has ever been found.
• Its pungent gingerols dehydrate into sharper shogaols when dried or cooked.
• Anti-nausea effects for motion and morning sickness are among the better-supported herbal claims.

Specifications & Metrics

• ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Gingerols, shogaols