Ginger Ginger, the underground stem, or rhizome, of the plant
Zingiber officinale has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic
herbal traditions since ancient times. In China, for example, ginger has been
used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more
than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help treat arthritis, colic,
diarrhea, and heart conditions.
Ginger, the underground stem, or rhizome, of the plant
Zingiber officinale has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic
herbal traditions since ancient times. In China, for example, ginger has been
used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more
than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help treat arthritis, colic,
diarrhea, and heart conditions.