What is Ginger?
Ginger, is the underground stems of the plant Zingiber officinale,or rhizomes, has been used medicinally since ancient times in the Chinese, Indian and Arab herbal traditions. For example, in China, ginger is used to help digestion and treat stomach discomfort, diarrhea and nausea more than 2000 years. Since ancient times, ginger is also used to help treat arthritis, hernia, diarrhea and heart disease. Using as a seasoning for cooking in Asia over 4400 years,grown in fertile tropical moist soil.