Ginger is native to India and China. It takes its name from the Sanskrit word string-av era, which means "with a body like a horn," as in antlers.

    Researchers are starting to examine whether ginger has therapeutic value. As a child, my mom had me drink ginger-ale anytime I had an upset stomach. According to the latest research, ginger can relieve pregnancy related symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Taking 250 mg four times a day has been shown to prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy for most women. Although ginger is known for its attributed medicinal properties, it has not been confirmed yet as to whether ginger works in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pain or high blood pressure. According to recent studies, ginger may increase bleeding in some patients. Ginger is considered to be a safe herb, however, some of the most common side-effects reported are gas, bloating, heartburn and mouth irritation. It is important to consult with your doctor first before taking any medication or herbal supplement on your own.

    For many centuries, ginger has been important in Chinese medicine. It was one of the earliest spices in Western Europe, used since the ninth century. It became so popular in Europe that it was included in every table setting, like salt and pepper. Fresh ginger is used in Asian and oriental cookery. It can be sliced and eaten as a salad.

    Ginger is mentioned in the Karma Sutra: It is used "to gain the affection of a woman." Whether you take it internally or externally, ginger has long been known for its aphrodisiac powers.

    生姜起源于印度和中国。它的名字来源于历史时期的焚语string-ay,它寓意着乐队的本体类似角。

    众多研究者正投身研究生姜是否具有医疗价值。孩童时代，只要我犯胃不舒服的毛病妈妈就让我喝生姜水。据最近的研究表明，生姜能够缓解孕妇妊娠时引起的反胃和呕吐症状。大多数妇女证实在怀孕期间每天饮用四次250mg的生姜水能有效的抵御反胃和呕心。尽管生姜以本身的医疗特性闻名，但是至今还没有证实它是否有治疗风湿关节炎、骨关节炎、关节和肌肉疼痛以及高血压的作用。根据最新的研究，生姜可能会提升一些病人的血流量。生姜是公认的安全草本植物，然而，它能引起一些最常见的负面影响例如有毒气体、胃胀气、灼烧，嘴痛。所以在使用任何药物是或是采用自己提供的草药前咨询医生显得很重要。

    生姜在中医史上占很重要的地位，在九世纪就开始采用生姜，它是西欧最早的品种之一。生姜在西欧的餐桌上像食用盐，辣椒那样受人关注。非洲人和东方人用新鲜的生姜来烹饪。它也可以切成片条以色拉的形式食用。

    在印度书籍中生姜被写作："利用它来获得女性的爱情"从内在或外在来看不管你是否能够接受这一说法，生姜许久以来都因具有引起性欲的药力而被众人所知。