Ginger (root) recipes

Ginger is a rhizome widely used to flavour eastern cooking & medicine. To prepare it, peel the skin away & either slice or grate according to your recipe. It contains the essential oil gingerol which has anti bacterial, anti inflamatory, nerve soothing & painkilling qualities and is good for the stomach. It contains vitamin B6, B5, potassium, manganese & magnesium.
Its medicinal uses are widely used in the west for the relief of sore throats, slice it up and mix with lemon or orange juice, honey & hot water.