The rhizome, or underground part of the stem, is the part commonly used as a spice. It’s often called ginger root or just ginger. Read on to learn more about the possible health benefits of ginger.

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The edible part is the rhizome, or the part of the stem that grows underground. For this reason, ginger is sometimes called "ginger root." Ginger has been used as an herbal supplement and culinary ...

Thanks, Sue. I'm pleased to see you enjoyed the ginger story. Making both stem ginger and crystalised ginger is actually really easy, but it works best with fresh young ginger, before it has ...