This funny-looking root packs all kinds of health benefits: It can soothe an upset tummy and ease arthritis pain and swelling. Research shows it may also have a powerful effect on body weight and blood sugar. One study found that drinking a hot ginger drink with breakfast lowered feelings of hunger and had a strong thermogenic (calorie-burning) effect. You can savor its spicy kick in tea and Asian dishes such as stir-fries and soups.

These health benefits of Ginger you should know -

1. Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It’s responsible for much of ginger’s medicinal properties.

2. It can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness. Just 1–1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea, including chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery, and morning sickness.

3. Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.

4. May drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors.

5. Ginger appears to be very effective against menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.

Sources - healthline.com