Ginger is also used as a spice for because it has some really pungent smell and it is known for removing some bad odors from food.

Now onto the health benefits of ginger. Well the most commonly known health benefits of ginger are the in the cases of pregnancy. Nausea caused during pregnancy can be cured by ginger root. This is also known as morning sickness and ginger works really well for morning sickness.

Stomach indigestion can be easily cured by ginger root. Any heartburn caused due to indigestion or otherwise can be cured by having ginger tea.

Arthritis patients use ginger oil for massage as it has the basic anti inflammatory traits.

Now if you buy ginger then you can buy fresh ginger from any grocery store. However it is a major issue when you will to have to use as you have to peel the thin brown skin and then grate it for effective use. If you need to store it then it is better to peel it and then go for your cling wrap and put it in your freezer.

Generally the grated form of ginger is the best as then you can very easily get the juice from the grated ginger and use it. Ginger juice and honey mixed in work very well for a sore throat.

If you need more eating style ginger for effective nausea relief then go for the crystallized ginger or the ginger chews.

Ginger extracts are available in the form of capsules or health supplements.

Update : Mar 2010: For all those who need to understand better how to make good food then read this cooking guide and I am sure it will help you a lot.