Ginger is a perennial plant used as a seasoning in cooking throughout the world. Ginger originated in China and soon spread to Africa, Asia, India and the Caribbean Ginger is a common ingredient in Chinese Food and used to flavor dishes like seafood or lamb.
Ginger is also used in candy, cookies, crackers and cakes, ginger ale and ginger beer.
Medical Uses
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Seasickness
- Morning sickness
- Dyspepsia
- Colic
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Treats gastrointestinal distress
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Incorrectly referred to as a root
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Origin
Southern China
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Botanical name
Zingiber officinale
