For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used as a medicinal remedy, particularly for digestive problems. Today, modern research supports some of those traditional uses—especially for nausea—while also clarifying ginger’s limits.Ginger, commonly found in grocery stores and used as a spice, is not actually a root. It is a rhizome, a horizontal stem of the plant Zingiber officinale. Despite its humble appearance, ginger contains biologically active compounds that can affect the digestive system and nervous system in meaningful ways.Why Ginger WorksGinger contains several active compounds, including gingerol, shogaol, and zingerone. These substances interact with receptors in the gut and.......