Dried Ginger (1 lb)

Dried Ginger (1 lb)
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$10.99
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Benefit Your Health with Ginger:

Increasing evidence that ginger provides strong health benefits along with great taste. Ginger has a long tradition of use in traditional medicine, and cultures around the globe have used ginger as a healing compound in addition to a cooking ingredient. For hundreds and even thousands of years, the spice we know as ginger has had great impact to the practitioners of Chinese, Japanese, and Indian medicine.

The nausea reduction effects of ginger. Long known, some recent studies suggest that ginger can be effective against nausea and vomiting associated with chemo.

Ginger is also thought to be good for circulation. Ginger is believed to aid circulation by helping the body sweat, and this can be an important factor in fighting colds and flu. Ginger is even being studied as a possible way to reduce the incidence of heart disease.

Ginger and motion sickness. Many frequent travelers swear by the effectiveness of ginger at preventing motion sickness. Some studies have suggested that it is just as effective as Dramamine and other common drugs. While these effects are still being studied, it can't hurt to add a bit of ginger to the meal you eat before hopping on a plane or boat.

Ginger and good cooking. If you need ideas on how to use ginger in your recipes, be sure to check out recipes used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. These cultures have made extensive use of ginger for many centuries, and there are some excellent recipes using ginger with lamb, beef, and vegetarian dishes.