Among other spices, ginger occupies a special place. This is not just a spice that gives a dish an extraordinary aroma and exquisite taste, but also a valuable natural medicine that people have been successfully using for thousands of years. Ginger helps fight a variety of diseases, and recent scientific experiments have shown that it can even be used to treat cancer. The book will tell the reader about the beneficial properties of ginger root and how to properly use it for medicinal and culinary purposes.