Ginger, a widely used household spice, is one of the healthiest and most aromatic spices on the planet. Ginger originated in China and belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in oil form or as juice.

People typically use fresh or dried ginger in cooking, and some take ginger supplements for their possible benefits. Power packed with nutrients and bioactive compounds, ginger has potent benefits.