spices

Like garlic, ginger is also popular for its bold, pungent, and sweet-spicy flavor. Its flavor is also described by many people as peppery and fierce with hints of lemon. Ginger is also greatly used in a variety of different desserts like pumpkin pie and gingerbread.

Ginger is a herbaceous perennial that has originated from Islands of Southeast Asia and was later transported throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is often also used in desserts and sweet treats that call for a subtle spice kick. Ginger has long been associated with numerous health and medicinal benefits and has majorly been used as a digestive aid and to treat the common cold, flu, and cough. It also plays a key role in Ayurvedic medicine.

Many cuisines involve the use of fresh ginger for making a variety of dishes like curries, rice, soups, stews, etc.

Ginger seems to aid digestion and saliva flow. Studies found that taking ginger could ease nausea and vomiting in some pregnant women. But pregnant women should be careful with ginger. Some experts worry that it could raise the risk of miscarriage, especially in high doses