2007-05-11 05:48:05 · 10 answers · asked by fldancer27 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
D@mn near everything. Sorry for the vague answer, but really, what's it NOT good for?
2007-05-11 05:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ginger is commonly used as a spice in cuisines throughout the world. Originating in southern China, you see its extensive in Chinese cuisine, for medicinal uses to desserts, in a variety of dishes and soups. It is also used by all other East Asian cuisines. Later, cultivation of ginger spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean. Pretty much the use of ginger is prevalent worldwide.
Ginger has also historically been used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, although medical studies as to the efficacy of ginger in decreasing inflammation have shown mixed results. There are several studies that demonstrate a decrease in joint pain from arthritis after taking ginger, though the results have not been consistent from study to study. It may also have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties, making it theoretically effective in treating heart disease; while early studies have shown some efficacy, it is too early to determine whether further research will bear this out.
2007-05-11 12:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ginger is used in many dishes but it is essential for oriental cooking (although Thais use galangal which is very similar). Ginger appears in everything from cakes and cookies (gingerbread) to curries! Try ginger beer (really). The fresh rhizome is much more interesting than the powdered stuff.
2007-05-11 12:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by bvoyant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ginger ale
ginger chicken
ginger tea (for calming an upset stomach)
seasoning Asian food
ginger snaps
2007-05-11 16:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by Juddles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that if you boil ginger root and drink the liquid, it helps with an upset stomach. (Remember to strain the ginger out of liquid before drinking.)
2007-05-11 12:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by doblesb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ginger is great for settling an upset stomach.
It is credited for a lot more. Check these web sites.
2007-05-11 13:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by chigirl68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ginger cleanses the palate like coffee beans do for the nose.
2007-05-11 13:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very common in Chinese cooking. It also makes a nice tea for detoxifying.
I also use it in a paste with baking soda to draw the venom out of bee stings or really bad bug bites.
2007-05-11 13:02:27 · answer #8 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since this in the cooking section...
Ginger is good for stirfries and other chinese dishes
2007-05-11 12:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by Adriana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good for a lot of things. You have to be more specific in order for us to tell you exactly what it's good for.
2007-05-11 12:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by yummy_you20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋