HOLISTIC WELLNESS TOPIC: The Ginger Shot...Health or hype? 🍶Ginger shots are thought to be fiery elixirs that contain highly concentrated ginger....Zingiber officinale (it's "science" name) has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation, boost immunity, relieve nausea/vomiting and prevent cancer. I personally love the 🔥spicy "slap in the face" after taking a shot of it... but it's definitely not for everyone....you could put some honey in it to lessen the kick. ⚠️ Ginger can interact with medications taken for medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, blood thinners, so make sure to talk to your health care provider first. References: PMID: 17175086 PMID: 24312847