Long before ginger became a modern wellness staple, people around the world were turning to this trusted root. It has been warming kitchens and showing up in wellness traditions across the globe for more than five millennia. That kind of staying power doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people continue to value an herb across generations and cultures.
Here's what you should know about where ginger comes from, why cultures across the world have treasured it for so long, and how it can fit into your wellness routine today.
Where does ginger root come from?
Ginger grows from the root of Zingiber officinale. It shares its botanical family with two other well-known plants: turmeric and cardamom. Native to Southeast Asia, ginger was one of the earliest spices ever cultivated and traded. That thriving ancient trade is exactly how it eventually made its way to Europe and beyond.
Nature’s Way Ginger Root is sourced from Asia and Africa, the regions where the plant naturally grows best. When you reach for ginger, you're reaching for a plant with real roots in history. Quite literally.
A legacy thousands of years in the making
What came before today's wellness trends? Ginger did. Roughly 5,000 years ago, ginger was already a valued botanical in ancient China and India. Ayurvedic wellness practices, one of the world's oldest structured wellness traditions, incorporated ginger for traditional digestive support.* The Mediterranean world recorded its first written mention in De materia medica, a foundational herbal text published in the 1st century CE.
How can you use ginger root today?
Ginger's versatility is a significant part of its enduring appeal. It fits easily into everyday life, whether you're cooking or building a more intentional wellness routine.
- In the kitchen: Both fresh and powdered ginger add warmth and brightness to food. Stir it into savory dishes, fold it into baked goods, or add it as a flavoring to teas and beverages. The tradition of cooking with ginger is one of the oldest and most widespread culinary habits in the world, and for good reason. It belongs in your kitchen.
- As a daily dietary supplement: A ginger supplement can offer a simple, consistent way to bring this trusted botanical into your wellness routine, especially for those looking for traditional digestive support.*
Product spotlight: Nature’s Way Ginger Root
Nature’s Way Ginger Root offers a simple way to make this time-honored botanical part of your daily routine, with convenient capsules designed to support digestive comfort for adults.*
- Promotes digestive comfort*
- Traditionally used to soothe occasional digestive upset*
- Clinically studied to reduce nausea due to motion*
- 1,100 mg of ginger root per 2-capsule serving
- Sourced from Asia and Africa, regions where ginger naturally grows best
- Vegan and gluten-free, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Simple daily serving: Adults take 2 capsules daily with at least 8 ounces of water or another fluid
Why Nature’s Way for your ginger root supplement?
Ginger has spent thousands of years proving itself. The source you choose to deliver it matters just as much.
Nature’s Way has been pioneering quality herbal supplements since 1969. Every ingredient goes through rigorous testing, so you know exactly what's in your bottle before you open it. That commitment to transparency and quality has been at the heart of everything Nature’s Way does for over 50 years. We’ve been here long before the herbal aisle got crowded. Check out our Know What’s in Your Bottle tool to discover the quality testing that went into Nature’s Way Ginger Root.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ginger Root used for as a dietary supplement?
Nature's Way Ginger Root is traditionally used to promote digestive comfort and soothe occasional digestive upset.* It has also been clinically studied to reduce nausea due to motion.* As a dietary supplement, it offers a simple, consistent way to incorporate this time-honored botanical into a daily wellness routine.
Where does Nature’s Way source its ginger root?
Nature’s Way Ginger Root is sourced from Asia and Africa, the regions where Zingiber officinale naturally grows best. Sourcing from the right place is part of delivering a quality product.
Is Nature’s Way Ginger Root vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes. Nature’s Way Ginger Root capsules are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free. The formula contains no wheat, corn, soy, gelatin, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives.
How do I take Nature’s Way Ginger Root?
Adults take 2 capsules daily with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.>
