Used for centuries, ginger is a rhizome which has become popular around the world. In ancient China and Rome, ginger was a favoured spice for cooking and healing. Ginger then arrived in Europe around the 9th century and became so popular that it is said to have been used like salt, and pepper, and even sprinkled on beer - which is the origin of "ginger ale"!
With its unique flavour that suits sweet & salty, ginger has made its way into cuisine in various forms - gingerbread cookies (Europe), ginger in coffee (Yemen), ginger with fish (Myanmar), ginger beer (Jamaica), chai tea (India) and much more. In addition to ginger's striking taste, the medicinal benefits of ginger have been known in traditional medicine and recognized by modern day research. Ginger can provide relief for morning sickness and nausea, relieve inflammation and arthritis, improve circulation and support various other health concerns when used properly.