GINGER

 Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering

plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is
widely used as a spice and a folk medicine.
The inflorescences bear flowers having pale
yellow petals with purple edges, and arise
directly from the rhizome. Ginger is in
the family Zingiberaceae, which also
includes turmeric (Curcuma
longa),cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum),
and galangal.n separate shoots.
Ginger is a common spice used worldwide,
whether for meals or as a folk medicine. Ginger
can be used for a variety of food items such as
vegetables, candy, soda, pickles, and alcoholic
beverages.
Ginger is a fragrant kitchen spice. Young ginger
rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a mild taste.
They are often pickled in vinegar or sherry as a
snack or cooked as an ingredient in many
dishes. They can be steeped in boiling water to
make ginger herb tea, to which honey may be
added. Ginger can be made into candy
or ginger wine.
 Evidence that ginger helps alleviate nausea and
vomiting resulting from chemotherapy or
pregnancy is inconsistent.
 There is some evidence for it having
an antiinflammatory effect, and improving
digestive function but insufficient evidence for
it affecting pain in osteoarthritis.[50][51] The
evidence that ginger retards blood clotting is
mixed.[52]
 A 2018 review found evidence that ginger
could decrease body weight in obese subjects
and increase HDL-cholesterol.[53]
 If consumed in reasonable quantities, ginger
has few negative side effects, although large
amounts may cause adverse events, such
as gastrointestinal discomfort, and undesirable
interactions with prescription drugs.
 Allergic reactions to ginger generally result in
a rash. Although generally recognized as safe,
ginger can cause heartburn and other side
effects, particularly if taken in powdered
form. It may adversely affect individuals
with gallstones, and may interfere with the
effects of anticoagulants, such
as warfarin or aspirin.