A question for garden columnist Dan Gill: What type of ginger has an edible root? Do the ornamental varieties planted in home gardens have an edible root? -- Carolyn Answer: Zingiber officinale is the ...

Ginger can be added to drinks, smoothies, and soups to enhance the gut-friendly benefits. Experts also recommend pairing ...

close-up of cut ginger root - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images Outside of the people who use ginger like it's salt, we've all been left with two-thirds of a root after making a ...

Beyond settling an upset stomach, the potent compounds in ginger serve as a metabolic regulator and a vital tool for systemic inflammation control.

Dianne Hoffmaster is a writer and green living expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Health Management and Policy. Ginger is a fragrant root that is used for both its ...