Ginger Turmeric Shot

Ginger, turmeric, and lemon — the gingerol and curcumin of two roots documented in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine since at least the 5th century BC.

Ginger has been used as a medicinal and culinary ingredient across Asia for at least three thousand years, referenced in Chinese and Sanskrit texts dating to the 5th century BC. Turmeric, the golden-yellow rhizome related to ginger, has an even longer recorded medicinal history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, where it was used as an anti-inflammatory and digestive aid. Both ingredients contain bioactive compounds — gingerol in ginger and curcumin in turmeric — that have been the subject of extensive modern pharmacological research. The wellness shot trend began in health food stores and juice bars during the 1990s before expanding into mainstream consciousness in the 2010s. Companies like Suja and Evolution Fresh helped normalize the concept of consuming concentrated botanical extracts in small liquid doses. The Ginger Turmeric Shot condenses both roots into a small, potent serving that delivers intense heat and earthiness in a single purposeful gulp.