Ginger, as , is an essential ingredient of Chinese and ayurvedic medicine.

Benefits of Ginger:

It has been used in Chinese Medicine for thousands of years and is said to help:

Soothe digestive disturbances

Alleviate nausea (great in early pregnancy)

Reduce fever

Calm coughing and respiratory troubles

Stimulate the circulatory system

Relieve muscle aches and pain

Get rid of dandruff

Emerging evidence shows it helps lower cholesterol

Japanese research has found Ginger is effective in lowering blood pressure and cancer risk