Ginger root (zingiber officinale) is famous throughout the world, where it can be found primarily as a popular addition in a wide range of culinary dishes. In everything from sweet dishes and candies and confections to providing spicy addition to tofu, and fish, ginger root has been used in flavoring food since Ancient China and the Romans. Ginger root has also been a popular presence in folk medicine throughout the world for some 2000 years, with many claims that have been studied and supported by modern science.

In modern practice and old, Ginger Root is often sued for treating nausea and digestive complaints. Studies have shown that it can offer aid to those who suffer from motion sickness, as well as nausea that stems from pregnancy, chemotherapy, and the nausea that can occur after surgery. Intriguingly, Ginger root has also been shown to ease pain of osteoarthritis. Ginger is also being explored in ongoing research involving the treatment of high cholesterol and fighting cancer.

This is a 1 oz packet of cut Ginger Root.