Hi misty sur,
Some more benefits of ginger are:
It is great antioxidant,
It has anti inflammatory agents,
It eases throat pain,
It prevents from certain types of cancer,
It prevent from stroke and heart attack,
It lowers blood cholesterol level.

HI,
Ginger is very good for health.I personally use it in meals occasionally..Now that I have come to know more benefits of ginger i will it my habit to use it more often.

Hi prasanna,
Really great information posted here about ginger.. Thanks for sharing..

Hi Misty,
Ginger is used to claim upset stomach, cold, cough and soothing. Ginger is used to treat allergies and helps in lowering cholesterol level.

Ginger has carminative properties  and can be used to calm in upset stomach, providing relief for the relief of bloating and gas.
The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough and soothing any scratchiness I your throat.
Ginger has been proven  to treat feelings of nausea, particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy.
Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the prevention of and treatment against the common cold.
Ginger acts as an antihistamine and aids in the treatment of allergies.