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Ginger root is a plant-based, whole food spice used in the personal or professional treatment of various conditions, ranging from gastrointestinal upsets to cancer. It originates from the root of the Zingiber officinale plant. This activity reviews the history, nutritional properties, health benefits, mechanism of action, potential side effects, and the role of ginger root as a valuable agent in lifestyle medicine.