Ingredient

Fresh Ginger Root Infusion

Zingiber officinale

Baby it’s cold outside; some warming ginger tea would be lovely.

Where do we get it?

Nearly all of our fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased from the same specialist distributor, whom Lush UK has been working with since 2005. Depending on the time of year, they source products from different countries to try and have availability all year round. They work hard to supply as much organic product as possible and provide the highest quality available the rest of the time.

With seven manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.

What is an infusion?

Infusions are like herbal tea. Fresh ginger root is immersed in hot water for several minutes, releasing its properties and aroma. A popular folk remedy for colds is to infuse ginger and lemon in hot water and honey –  and if that doesn’t help, it’s a comforting and flavourful drink to enjoy anyway!

What are the benefits of a fresh ginger infusion?

• Has a pungent and stimulating fragrance.
• Acts as an astringent on the skin.
• Cleanses the skin thanks to its antibacterial properties.

Unique stories

The ginger plant thrives in India, Africa and Indonesia. Like turmeric, cardamom and galanga, it belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Although it grows up to a metre tall, it’s the root (or rhizome) that is edible and used in medicine and cosmetics.