The Benefits of Ginger

The pungent spicy ginger root has been a popular culinary and medicinal HERB that is thought to have originated in the Himalayan foothills of Northern India.  Today it is grown all over the world.

Ginger root has been used since ancient times for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, analgesic (painkiller), and nerve soothing properties. It is popular in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve common cold symptoms such as cough, and sore throat.  It also has a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium.  There are studies that suggest it may be effective against E.coli induced diarrhea.