Ginger, that wonderful spicy herb that packs a warming heat, brings to mind delicious gingerbread cakes and iced gingerbread men. Powdered ginger has been a staple in my cooking for years, but it is only recently that fresh ginger root has found its way into my family's kitchen.
Ginger is the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale, a member of a plant family shared by tumeric and cardamom. Fresh ginger is wonderful for making medicinal tea. And I love candied ginger as a garnish on my gingerbread cakes.
An anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, ginger helps improve the immune system, relieves nausea (including motion sickness), sore throats, joint and muscle pain, headaches and migraines, throat and nose congestion, soothes nerves and stress, helps digestion, improves food absorption and blood flow.
With winter looming, ginger (especially as ginger tea) in colds and coughs, prevents chills, fever and excessive sweating.
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