Medicinal Uses of Ginger and its Cultivation in North-East India

Ginger is a medicinal plant whose rhizome can be used for a variety of purposes. Even though ginger is grown throughout the country, North-East India produces most of the country's ginger. Because of its therapeutic properties, North-East India is a significant producer of ginger. The local varieties are unique to the region and a storehouse of novel phytochemicals. Ginger is used for treating various ailments ranging from nausea to digestive problems to menstrual disorders. This chapter concentrates on the use of ginger among the North-Eastern population and its importance as an antibiotic with pro nutritional value. Its cultivation and how it adds to total national production are discussed