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Ginger, or Ginger Root, is the rhizome (subterranean stem) of the plant Zingiber officinale. It has been used for centuries in Asian countries as a delicacy, medicine and spice. Other plants in the ginger family include turmeric, cardamom and galangal.
Ginger is a stimulating herb and warming to the system. The major active ingredients are terpenes (similar to the chemical action of turpentine) and an oleo-resin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger are responsible for its host of beneficial properties.
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