Ginger root is an aromatic spice with a wide variety of soothing and healing properties. Widely used as a digestive aid, ginger also has anti-oxid-ent properties and supports the kidneys, the respiratory tract, and blood circulation.* While ginger root is considered to be a general immunity booster, many throughout history have utilized its properties as a digestive aid. Ginger root promotes the elimination of intestinal gas and relaxes and soothes the muscles in the intestinal tract. Supplementing with ginger root may help to reduce vomiting.* Ginger root is also a potent anti-oxi-dent. It naturally inhibits uncomfortable prostaglandins from activating swelling response in the body. This contributes to ginger's comforting effect on sore joints and muscles. Ginger's anti-oxi-dent properties play a significant role in colon health, too. Ginger root supplementation has been implicated in lowering the blood levels of PGE2, a prostaglandin produced in the colon and a marker for reducing swelling colon conditions.* The enzyme activity in ginger is also believed to aid in destroying potentially harmful organisms in the intestinal tract, thereby reducing the uncomfortable symptoms of their presence.* Ginger root is also a warming, circulatory stimulant that helps to flush toxins out of the body, including those stored in the kidneys.*