Ginger root comes from the Zingiber officinale plant, and it has been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for thousands of years.

Ginger may help relieve nausea and vomiting and aid digestion. Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger root may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection. Ginger may also reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other health problems. Ginger may have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.