* Ginger can be used fresh,dried,powdered,or as an oil or juice.

* It's a very common ingredient in recipes and sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics.

* Contains Gingerol,which has powerful medicinal properties.

* Can treat many forms of nausea,especially morning sickness.

* May help with weight loss.

* Can help with osteoarthritis.

* May drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors.

* Can help treat chronic indigestion.

* May significantly reduce menstrual pain.

* May help lower cholesterol levels.

* Contains a substance that may help prevent cancer

* May improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer's disease

* Can help fight infections.