Ginger Powder

Role

Flavor ingredient (Chris only — not in base mix) + stomach calming + potential mast cell stabilizer

Amount

• Per serving: ~1/3 tsp (in Moscow Mule blend)
• See Flavor Blends for full recipe

Safety

• ✅ MCAS safe — some research suggests mast cell stabilizing properties
• ❌ High salicylate — Sara should avoid
• Chris tolerates and enjoys

Benefits

• Stomach calming — traditional use for nausea and digestive upset
• Mast cell stabilizer — some research evidence for inhibiting mast cell degranulation
• Anti-inflammatory — well-documented
• Flavor — provides warm, spicy bite that pairs well with lime (Moscow Mule profile)

Source

Any grocery store brand, ~$8/lb — lasts months at this usage rate