McCormick Ginger, Ground, 8-Ounce Unit
Ginger is a tropical spice that has a wonderful pungent, citrus flavor that many of us associate with holiday baking. Derived from the gingerroot, this holiday favorite is special for other reasons too. Did you know it has as many antioxidants as a cup of spinach? You may be comforted by the soothing smells of ginger-spiked baked goods, yet you may not know that ginger has a long history of other comforting properties. For centuries, ginger was used as a natural remedy for a variety of conditions, especially soothing distressed stomachs. Now modern medicine is attempting to validate the use of ginger to ease indigestion and reduce pain. The potential benefits appear to be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of gingerol – one of the active ingredients in ginger. Some studies suggest gingerol may work like certain anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) by inhibiting an enzyme that causes inflammation. Research indicates that ginger may offer pain relief for everything from arthritis to nausea and migraines.