Ginger (zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine [2] it is an herbaceous perennial that grows annual pseudostems (false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves) about one meter tall, bearing narrow leaf blades. Ginger is a flowering tropical plant that grows in china, india, africa, the caribbean, and other warm climates Ginger adds a fragrant zest to both sweet and savory foods The pleasantly spicy “kick” from the root of zingiber officinale, the ginger plant, is what makes ginger ale, ginger tea, candies and many asian dishes so appealing. Ginger is not only a delicious addition to many dishes
It's also loaded with health benefits Here are all the reasons why you should consider ginger for your diet. Research has shown that ginger root, powdered ginger, and ginger supplements can have some health benefits, including digestion, heart health, and menstrual pain. Ginger seems especially effective for nausea during pregnancy Growing ginger as a houseplant is easy, and you'll have a steady supply of fresh ginger for your recipes Here's how to plant and grow ginger indoors.
