Ginger is a commonplace ingredient and herbal medicine. You can eat it fresh or dried, though its main medicinal forms are as a tea or capsule.

Much like turmeric, ginger is a rhizome, or stem that grows underground. It contains a variety of beneficial compounds and has long been used in traditional and folk practices to treat colds, nausea, migraines, and high blood pressure.

Its best-established modern use is for relieving nausea associated with pregnancy, chemotherapy, and medical operations.

Furthermore, test-tube and animal research reveals potential benefits for treating and preventing illnesses like heart disease and cancer.

Some small human studies propose that this root may reduce your risk of blood clot formation.