Also known as Zingiber officinalis. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual stems about a meter tall bearing narrow green leaves and yellow flowers. Ginger is indigenous to south China, and was spread eventually to the Spice Islands, other parts of Asia and subsequently to West Africa and the Caribbean.

Fuctions:

Treat the common cold, congestion and fevers

Provide analgesic and anti-viral properties

Treat hypertension

Prevention atherosclerosis

Cleanse the colon