Ginger

Ginger is the irregularly shaped root(rhizome) of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). One of the oldest known spices, ginger has been used by man since several centuries not only as spice but as medicine also. The plant has slender reed-like stems with dark glossy green leaves arising from tuberous rhizomes.

Ginger in its fresh (green) as well as dried forms find innumerable uses in culinary and medicinal preparations.