Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a herb that is indigenous to the South West coast of India. It is also known in the East as a "hot" or yang herb & has a long history of traditional usage spanning back over 2, 500 years. The benefits of Ginger: • Nausea• Digestion• Circulation• Cholesterol• Rheumatoid arthritis• Respiratory Infections The characteristic aromatic smell of ginger is familiar to many of us & its use as a spice in cookery is well known.