Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family, alongside cardamom and turmeric . The most commonly used medicinal part of the plant is the rhizome, the root-like stem that grows underground.

It's a rich source of antioxidants including gingerols, shogaols, zingerones and more. Ginger does contain numerous other anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds beneficial to health such as gingerols, beta-carotene, capsaicin, caffeic acid, curcumin and salicylate.

Ginger Extract may drastically lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors, can help to treat Chronic Indigestion, may improve Brain Function and protect against Alzheimer’s Disease and can also be used an Antibaterial agent.

Ginger is commonly used to treat various types of "stomach problems," including motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, upper respiratory tract infection, appetite stimulant, anti-oxidant, anti-emetic spasmolytic, peripheral circulatory stimulant, diaphorhetic, analgesic, antibacterial, galactagogue antitussive, cardiotonic emmenagogue and sialagogue.

One of the chemicals in ginger is also used as an ingredient in laxative, anti-gas and antacid medications. Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.