USDA Organic GINGER ROOT

USDA Organic Ginger root Ginger root has been used for healing and culinary purposes for more than 4,000 years. It is well documented in many ancient writings original to the herb’s native domain of India. There is also recorded evidence that the herb was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. In fact, ginger was one of the first spices to travel to the Mediterranean. Dried ginger root The dried, chopped root lends a warm, pungent flavor to soups, stews and tea blends. The dried root is also used to produce liquid extracts, tonics and tinctures. In addition to proteins and lipids, the root provides vitamin B3, calcium, iron and other minerals.