The rhizomes and the leaves were used to flavour food or eaten directly The leaves were also used to weave mats. Beyond the plate, gingers have been revered for their medicinal properties, offering remedies for various ailments The ornamental appeal of certain ginger species has beautified gardens, while their unique textures and colors have been harnessed in crafting. While ornamental gingers come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, edible ginger is generally grown for its root Some unrelated plants with a spicy root or rhizome are also known as ginger, such as the “wild gingers” of the genus asarum found throughout the northern hemisphere.
Ginger is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern asia Its pungent aromatic rhizome (underground stem) is used as a spice, flavoring, food, and medicine. Ginger benefits include the potential to reduce nausea during pregnancy or while undergoing chemotherapy and possibly even reducing the pain of menstrual cramps But, many of ginger's purported benefits are not supported by strong science Ginger is good for a variety of uses, primarily as an. Meet the gingers, the first ginger that we will introduce is the, yellow ginger root