Posted by Anna Li
Quick answer: Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is the warming, spicy rhizome used in kitchens and herbal traditions across Asia for centuries. In Inner Code, it's one of three ingredients in Flow, our menstrual phase tea, where it adds warmth and a gentle kick.
At a glance
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Also known as |
Found in |
Cycle phase |
Flavor |
Caffeine |
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jiang; Zingiber officinale |
Flow |
Menstrual |
Warm, spicy |
None |
Traditional use
In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is a warming herb. It's traditionally used to warm the body and support digestion, which is why it shows up in comforting teas during colder days and during your period.
What the research says
Period-pain research on ginger uses measured doses of ginger powder, not brewed tea. A meta-analysis of randomized trials found that ginger powder (750 to 2,000 mg) taken during the first 3 to 4 days of the period was linked to lower pain scores than placebo [1]. A cup of ginger tea is usually a gentler, lower-dose way to enjoy the herb, so we don't promise the same effect.
Flavor and how to brew
Warm, spicy and slightly sweet. To brew it on its own, steep 3 to 4 thin slices of fresh ginger in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Where you'll find it
Ginger root is in Flow (menstrual phase), alongside fennel seed and aged mandarin peel. Shop the Cycle Syncing Tea Ritual Kit. Related reading: Do ginger and fennel tea really help with period cramps?
Frequently asked questions
What does ginger root tea taste like?
Warm, spicy and slightly sweet.
Is ginger root tea caffeine-free?
Yes. Ginger root tea is made from a root and contains no caffeine. Every Inner Code blend is caffeine-free.
Which Inner Code tea has ginger root?
Ginger root is in Flow, our menstrual phase tea.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a condition, check with your healthcare provider before adding herbal teas.
Source: [1] Daily JW, Zhang X, Kim DS, Park S. Pain Medicine, 2015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26177393/
