Ginger powder for a clean bright heat
The benefits of Ginger powder underpins La Botanique Sacrée’s use of this assertive rhizome: its zing of 6-gingerol, prebiotic fibre, and bright citrus-pine heat supply flavor architecture, digestive assistance, and antioxidant support in equal measure.
Science and Composition
Chemical Composition
Steam-distilled ginger essential oil yields 1 – 4 % of the rhizome mass and is dominated by α-zingiberene, β-sesquiphellandrene, and curcumene, plus pungent phenolics 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol that define Ginger benefits on the palate and in the gut.
Total phenolics average 65 mg gallic-acid equivalents per gram, contributing to antioxidant capacity comparable with green tea
Origin & Nutritional Composition
India leads global output at more than 1 million t annually, followed by Nigeria and China.
Raw ginger provides 80 kcal per 100 g, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, and notable minerals: 415 mg potassium and 16 mg calcium, alongside 5 mg vitamin C that survives gentle dehydration.
Ginger benefits from this micronutrient package include electrolyte balance and collagen co-factor supply.
Reported Health Benefits
Systematic reviews report consistent relief of pregnancy-related nausea and post-operative nausea at daily intakes of 1 g powdered ginger, validating centuries of use pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov .
Ginger benefits extend to anti-inflammatory modulation via NF-κB pathway down-regulation and COX-2 inhibition, helping manage exercise-induced muscle soreness pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov .
Capsaizingerols and shogaols increase gastric emptying rates, promoting smoother digestion.
Antioxidant assays show ginger scavenges reactive oxygen species and may lower lipid peroxidation markers in vivo pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov .
All observations are dietary, not therapeutic.
Heritage and Function
Cultural Significance & Historical Significance
Ginger travelled west on spice-trade caravans documented by Greco-Roman writers; by the tenth century it flavored European mead and monastery confectionery.
In Ayurvedic texts ginger is praised as vishwabhesaj "the universal remedy" while Chinese pharmacopeias recommend it for internal cold, evidencing early recognition of Ginger benefits.
Flavor Profile
Fresh ginger delivers bright lemon-pine aroma, warming heat that rises then fades, and faint sweetness from zingiberol; dry ginger concentrates hotter shogaols, trading citrus for woody depth.
This duality lets La Botanique Sacrée dial intensity across Ginger spice applications.
Fun Tidbits
One teaspoon dry ginger equals a tablespoon fresh in pungency due to 6-shogaol concentration.
The Sanskrit word for ginger, śṛṅgavera, means “shaped like antlers,” a nod to its branching rhizome.
Research shows ginger’s ORAC value can reach 14 µmol TE g⁻¹, similar to pomegranate
La Botanique Sacrée's Approach
We choose Ginger spice for calibrated heat that punctuates Nordic berries, tempers rich cacao, and partners with turmeric to enhance curcuminoid uptake.
Synergistic Ginger benefits that align with our modern apothecary ethos.
Sourcing Information
Our ginger powder comes from organic Finnish dehydration that locks fruity aroma and citrus lift, meeting ISO 3720 microbiological standards
Products featuring ginger
CAMP CHILI — smoky mirasol heat framed by ginger for citrus lift
THE SOUK - Moroccan ras el hanout royal with floral spice, carob and lucuma; ginger threads warmth through the core stack.
ALEPPO+ - Golden chili blend where fruity Aleppo is lifted by Lakadong turmeric, black pepper, and ginger.
TACO No1 - Taco composition with chipotle smoke, guajillo fruit, and paprika; ginger adds brightness to the cumin–coriander base.
NOOCHAS — Turmeric Ginger - Snackable nooch blend with golden turmeric and ginger, balanced by Malabar black pepper.
