Ginger: is A native of tropical Asia, this perennial is cultivated in the tropical climates of Australia, Brazil, China, India, Jamaica, West Africa, and parts of the United States. Medicinal use of ginger dates back to ancient China and India. References to its use are found in Chinese pharmacopoeias, the Sesruta scriptures of Ayurvedic medicine and Sanskrit writings. After ginger's culinary properties were discovered in the 13th century, its use became widespread throughout Europe. In the Middle Ages, apothecaries recommended ginger for travel sickness, nausea, hangovers, and flatulence. There are many traditional uses for ginger, but more recent interest centers on the prevention and management of nausea. Ginger may play a role in osteoarthritic pain and cancer.

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Additional Resources:
1. Ginger Benefits - Herb Wisdom
2. Ginger - The world's healthiest foods
3. Ginger Nutrition Facts - Nutrition and You