Ginger has a rich history of being used for traditional medicinal and culinary applications.Ginger has been used as a healing herb in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Ayurveda is a traditional Hindu system of medicine that uses diet, herbal treatments and yogic breathing as part of a holistic approach to healing. Ayervedic practitioners recommend ginger to treat a variety of ailments, including nausea, rheumatism and arthritis.Ginger was first introduced in Europe around 800 AD and ranked second to pepper as a culinary spice for centuries. To this day, it’s fragrant aroma and warming, spicy flavor makes ginger suitable for use in a wide range of dishes from savory to sweet.