Ginger

Origin
Mainly India and China.

Flavor
Fragrant smell, fruity and spicy, strong but slightly lemony taste.

General benefits
Helps control vomiting, stimulates gastric secretions and saliva, carminative, stimulates digestion, strengthens the digestive system as well as the immune system, stimulates circulation, expectorant, diaphoretic, anti-bacterial.

Ayurvedic properties
Its flavor is spicy, creamy and light. Reduces Vata and Kapha, and slightly increases Pitta.

Culinary uses
In Europe it is mainly used dried in desserts or marinades. In Asia, is used fresh for meats, vegetables, and fish.