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'.
