Ginger

Ginger is widely used in Asian cooking. Ginger is one of 1400 species belonging to the zingiberaceae family (other members include turmeric and cardamon). Ginger is the most popular of the family. It is a rhizome although it is popularly referred to as 'root ginger'. More than just a spice and is widely used as a digestive aid The ginger root was originally seen as a digestive aid. Its active constituents are gingerols, zingiberene, and shogoals in the dried form-so dried ginger is much more pungent than the fresh root.

Health Benefits:

• Used in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, menstrual cramps, morning sickness, postoperative sickness and various digestive disorders
• It is effective in cleansing the colon
• Helps relief the symptoms of colds, flu, and coughs
• Acts as an effective anti-inflammatory treatment for arthritis
• Acts to relieve both high cholesterol levels and blood pressure
• Relieves headaches and toothaches
• Thought to reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
• Acts as a strong antioxidant