Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

12 Reasons Why You Should Be Consuming It

by Karen Brennan, MSW, NC, BCHN, Herbalist

The underground portion of ginger is used. The flesh of ginger may be white, yellow or red depending on the variety. It has a light brownish skin. It has a aromatic, pungent and spicy smell and taste.

Ginger has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy. Modern medicine and research has proven that ginger possesses several therapeutic properties.

Benefits to Using Ginger

• Antioxidant Rich. And you only need a small amount to reap its benefits. You want to consume a …read more