When was ginger discovered

Here are some amazing facts and health benefits about this aromatic, and wonderful ingredient. It typically grows in warmer areas of Asia — such as China, India, and Japan. It is said the Queen Elizabeth I of England invented the gingerbread man. The ancient Chinese and Indians used ginger as a tonic root for many ailments. It was also used to bless Austronesian ships, and for healing rituals.

Ginger came to Europe during the spice trade and was actually one of the first spices to be exported from Asia. The best way to consume it is to prepare a root, but it can also be eaten dried, powdered, as a juice, or even in oil form. The intense flavour and smell of ginger comes from its naturally occurring oils, and the most prominent of these which is praised for its medicinal properties is gingerol, which is a relative of piperine and capsaicin found in chillies.

One of the most important things to remember about ginger is that its goodness is very close to the skin. A popular Ayurvedic remedy that helps you sleep, and is good for fighting inflammation is golden milk. Check out this Minimalist Baker recipe. The result is candied or crystallized ginger. Ginger is a very popular food ingredient in India. It is used in making thick gravies, in making pulse and lentil curries, and as a spice for tea and coffee especially in colder months.

Finely chopped or ground ginger is the main ingredient of a paste that is mixed with onions and garlic and added to chicken dishes in Bangladesh.

It is thinly sliced ginger pickled in vinegar and sugar which is often eaten as a dessert or between different types of sushi so it would clean the palate and prepare mouth for a different taste. Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia are also fond of ginger in its savory form as well as in sweet. But food is not the only role the ginger can play. Since the ancient times, it was used as a folk medicine.

A mixture of ginger and a sweetener made from palm tree juice was used din Burma as a prevention from flu. Ginger was used in Japan to help the circulation of blood. By the 1st century, traders had taken ginger into the Mediterranean regions. Eventually, it became a popular spice in Rome.

Unfortunately, the use of ginger fell from use once the Roman Empire fell. It was commonly used to make delicacy sweets in the medieval times. Ginger has been traded throughout history longer than most other spices.