The ginger plant has a long history of domestic cultivation and 
is thought to have originated in China and then to India, Southeast 
Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean.
Ginger is commonly used as a 
cooking spice in Chinese and South-East Asian culinary. Ginger is a 
pungent food that promotes energy circulation and increases the 
metabolic rate.
However, in the medical world, Ginger has been an 
important component used in Chinese and Asian medicine for both external
 and external use for many centuries. Ginger is most commonly known for 
its effectiveness as a digestive aid. It helps to relieve indigestion, 
diarrhea and stomach cramping. It is known to increase vital energy and 
balance our internal 'chi'.