Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Other names: Ginger, Ginger, Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale), also known as ginger or common ginger, is used as an aromatic spice and medicinal plant in the home. It is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia that now grows in many tropical regions around the world. It is mainly the tuber that is used, as it has a distinctive aroma and flavour. Ginger has a wide range of uses that range from cooking to the pharmaceutical industry.

In the culinary industry, ginger is used in many forms. The spice is used as fresh, dried and crushed or ground. It is a staple of many national cuisines, such as Indian, Chinese or Thai. Ginger is often used in baking, where it is a key ingredient in many traditional recipes such as gingerbread or ginger bread. Ginger is also used to make a variety of drinks, from teas to alcoholic beverages such as ginger beer. In the cosmetics industry, ginger is used in a range of skin and hair care products, while in the pharmaceutical industry it is used to make medicines and food supplements, for example to treat digestive problems or headaches. One of the most well-known products is probably ginger tea, which is often used for colds and flu. Regardless of the form, ginger is appreciated for its exceptional aromatic and medicinal properties.