Ginger is the rhizome of *Zingiber officinale*. Bioactive compounds like gingerols and shogaols drive its effects.
People use it to settle occasional nausea from motion or pregnancy and to aid digestion. Others rely on it for joint comfort and general immune function.
Take it as a tea, in capsules, as a liquid extract, or in food. Many prefer it before meals or at the very first hint of queasiness.
Caution: Ginger can increase bleeding risk with blood thinners. Large doses sometimes cause mild heartburn or stomach upset.