Ginger Powder is buff-colored ground spice madefrom dried ginger root. Unlike the other, this ginger powder made from red ginger root (Zingiber officinale Linn. Var. rubrum.). Itis hotter and spicier than common ginger and contains richer essential oil.

The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation, havingoriginated in Asia and is grown in India,Southeast Asia, West Africa andthe Caribbean. It has been used as medicine sinceancient times.

In addition, ginger continues to be valued around the worldas an important cooking spice and is believed to help treat the common cold,flu-like symptoms, headaches, and even painful menstrual periods. Ginger hasalso been used to help treat arthritis, colic, diarrhea, and heart conditions.