Ginger-Biotic Tincture

Digestion: Ginger is your new best friend for supporting everything regarding digestive health. Ginger helps increase the body’s ability to empty food from the stomach more quickly. We know that the more efficient your digestion is, the more energy you will have  and the quicker you can digest your food, the faster you will absorb the vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat. You will also have less undigested food in your digestive tract; food consumes energy when left undigested. So not only does ginger stimulate digestion, but it also benefits your overall energy levels.

Immunity: Ginger is rich is rich antioxidants which help keep your immune system healthy.

Blood Pressure: Ginger has been shown to increase circulation in the body, which reduces the overall blood pressure throughout the body. Ginger also contains potassium, a mineral that has been found to help lower blood pressure.  

Nausea: Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for nausea related to pregnancy and chemotherapy.  

Anti-Inflammatory: Inflammation is a healthy response to protect the body from injuries or sickness and it occurs naturally even in healthy individuals. However, when inflammation is excessive or chronic, it can be very damaging and is believed to be the root of many common diseases. Ginger helps reduce inflammation in the body. This is a big deal because inflammation can run so rampant in the body—especially with a poor diet—ginger is a great way to help reduce the overall amount of inflammation in the body.

Blood Sugar Regulator: Ginger helps reduce blood sugar levels.

Cholesterol Levels: Ginger has been found to reduce cholesterol levels—specifically reducing low-density lipoproteins (LDLs - ’bad’ cholesterol). 

Did you know there is more alcohol content in a ripe banana than there is in the average dose of a tincture made with 80 proof vodka (which is 60/20 water/alcohol per drop)? 

If you are still concerned, you can simply put your dose into a cup of warm water to evaporate the minuscule amounts of alcohol.  

That is called inulin, and insoluble fiber that plants produce. This accumulation is more common in roots than in leaves or if a plant is stressed for various reasons, they’ll produce more. Nothing to worry about, inulin is very beneficial in that it helps move the herbal properties further into the digestive tract. 

Shake well before use.

Plants can be powerful allies, when used responsibly.

Although most herbal preparations are safe and effective, it is important to note that there may be potential side effects (allergies) and individual results may vary. Creating a relationship with their vital energy plays a large role in the symbiotic partnership toward healing and physical well-being.
 

There is no way to know any particular body will react to any substance. When you are taking herbs, you are your own primary care giver and you must be vigilant of your own health.  Consult with an herbalist or primary care provider and do your research, so that you can become an knowledgable and compassionate caretake of your own body.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.