Ginger, obtained from the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant, is available in both fresh and dried forms. It has a spicy, warm, and pungent flavor and is widely used in cooking, herbal medicine, and beverages. Dry ginger is made by drying fresh ginger and is more intense in flavor.
Dry/ Fresh Ginger
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Culinary:
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Fresh ginger is used in teas, stir-fries, curries, marinades, and sauces.
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Dry ginger is used in baking (gingerbread, cookies), spice blends, and Indian sweets.
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Beverages:
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Used in herbal teas, ginger ale, and traditional drinks like kadha and turmeric-ginger tea.
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Traditional Medicine:
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Widely used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for digestion, nausea, and inflammation.
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Home Remedies:
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Used to treat sore throat, cold, cough, and nausea.
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Food Processing:
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Extracted as powder or oil for flavoring and medicinal use.
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