Ginger Root is valued in many cultures as a remedy for a range of ailments as well as a culinary seasoning. Chinese and Western herbalists have prescribed this for years to relieve motion sickness, dizziness, and improve digestion. Ginger is also believed to alleviate menstrual cramps. Its active constituents are gingerols, which sooth the abdomen and relieve excess gas.

Other studies show that Ginger Root may help prevent heart disease and strokes by reducing internal blood clotting and blood pressure.