Zingiber, or ginger, is a genus of plants related to the family zingiberaceae. The herb is native to southeast Asia especially in Thailand, China, the Indian Subcontinent, and New Guinea. Ginger is one of the world’s best medicines. Ginger’s warming and anti-inflammatory properties can bring relief to problems as varied as headache and migraine, joint pain, indigestion, motion sickness, and morning sickness. Ginger can promote both weight loss and weight gain, balanced blood sugar levels, heart health, and gut health.