A question for garden columnist Dan Gill: What type of ginger has an edible root? Do the ornamental varieties planted in home gardens have an edible root? -- Carolyn Answer: Zingiber officinale is the ...

Beyond settling an upset stomach, the potent compounds in ginger serve as a metabolic regulator and a vital tool for systemic ...

close-up of cut ginger root - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images Outside of the people who use ginger like it's salt, we've all been left with two-thirds of a root after making a ...

While many ginger-infused foods are trending, the use of ginger for all around health benefits is nothing new. Ginger root has been used as a “cure” in many cultures for thousands of years in its ...

Dianne Hoffmaster is a writer and green living expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Health Management and Policy. Ginger is a fragrant root that is used for both its ...

“Ginger provides significant health benefits, including reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which are major contributors to aging and chronic diseases.” Food & Wine / Getty Images Ginger, a ...

Ginger and turmeric have been battling it out in health circles as the ultimate anti-inflammatory spices, with passionate advocates claiming their chosen root can cure everything from arthritis to ...

The health benefits of ginger shots may include decreasing inflammation, calming indigestion, and boosting immunity. But watch out for their sugar content when buying or making them. Ginger shots, ...