What Is Ginger
Ginger is a pungent herb commonly used as a cooking spice throughout the world . It is native to southeast Asia and has been used as a food additive for more than 4,000 years, and for medicinal purposes for more than 2,500 years.
The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation. It originated in Asia and is currently grown in South East Asia, India Caribbean and West Africa.
Ginger is a knotted, thick, beige underground stem (rhizome). The stem extends roughly 12 inches above ground with long, narrow, ribbed, green leaves, and white or yellowish-green flowers.