Historically, ginger has been used to aid digestion.. English society concocted ginger beer to soothe the stomach. In the 1800s, the Eclectics used ginger powder and tea for several digestive complaints, including indigestion, gas, nausea , and infant diarrhea .The Japanese use ginger as an antidote for fish poisoning, especially with sushi. Ginger is thought to fight harmful intestinal bacteria without killing beneficial bacteria.

Because ginger is an antibacterial, it can work against ulcers. Ginger creates an anti-ulcer environment by multiplying the stomach's protective components. Ginger help to reduce hip and knee pain, lowers cholesterol and also enhances blood circulation and acts as a blood thinner and Coughs can be relieved by drinking ginger .