Ginger - History and Folklore

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Ginger is a common spice in many Asian cuisines. During the Classical period in the West, ginger was regarded as a great luxury. An early reference to ginger was in a legendary formula to prevent death by poison. The spice became extremely popular in upper-class Roman circles, where it was confused with equally popular pepper. By the sixteenth century, ginger was recommended for improving digestion.