Ayurveda gives ginger the
status of a virtual medicine chest. That’s because this wonder spice has
time-tested digestion-friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other
health benefits.
In India, we use ginger liberally in our daily life.
Ginger-spiked chai is a household favorite, and it’s grandma’s antidote of
choice for battling cold and flu.
On millions of dining tables in India, you’ll see
matchsticks of fresh ginger that have turned a soft pink from being soaked in
lemon juice and salt: a zingy accompaniment to our favorite dinner, dal-chawal.
Let’s give this knobbly root a closer look.
