Gastric Motility Ginger Shot
Freshly Prepared Gastric Motility Ginger & Turmeric Wellness Shots
Batch-prep your digestive support: concentrated ginger, turmeric, and citrus tonic stored in mini glass bottles for easy daily use.
Looking to give your digestion a natural tune-up? This DIY Gastric Motility Ginger Wellness Shot is a quick, vibrant way to support your gut health using simple, real-food ingredients.
Ginger is a celebrated natural prokinetic, meaning it helps stimulate peristalsis—the wave-like muscle contractions throughout your digestive tract—to keep food moving smoothly and ease bloating. Paired with anti-inflammatory turmeric, fresh citrus, and black pepper which enhances absorption of turmeric, this concentrated tonic delivers a powerful boost to your daily routine.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: ~8–10 wellness shots
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze in ice cube trays for long-term use.
Ingredients
8 oz fresh ginger root
2 oz fresh turmeric root
2 lemons
2 small oranges
4 oz water
¼ tsp black pepper (essential to activate the curcumin in turmeric!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Produce: Thoroughly wash the ginger and turmeric roots (no need to peel if using an intense juicer or fine strainer). Peel the lemons and oranges to eliminate bitter rinds.
Juice or Blend:
Juicer Method: Pass the ginger, turmeric, lemons, and oranges through your juicer. Stir in the 4 ounces of water and black pepper at the end.
Blender Method: Combine all ingredients—including the water—into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
Strain (Blender Method): Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag into a bowl, pressing out all the liquid.
Portion & Store: Pour the juice into 1- to 2-ounce glass shot bottles or a glass jar.
Drink one shot daily before or between meals to naturally stimulate your gastric motility and keep your digestive system running smoothly!