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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

    • Culinary:

      • Fresh ginger is used in teas, stir-fries, curries, marinades, and sauces.

      • Dry ginger is used in baking (gingerbread, cookies), spice blends, and Indian sweets.

    • Beverages:

      • Used in herbal teas, ginger ale, and traditional drinks like kadha and turmeric-ginger tea.

    • Traditional Medicine:

      • Widely used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for digestion, nausea, and inflammation.

    • Home Remedies:

      • Used to treat sore throat, cold, cough, and nausea.

    • Food Processing:

      • Extracted as powder or oil for flavoring and medicinal use.

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