Ltd. has unveiled a hitherto-unknown plant species named "Curcuma kakchingense." This robust flowering plant, which stands tall at eight feet, was found thriving along the banks of the Sekmai ...

It's true of ginger as well—not only can you grow ginger from a leftover piece of ginger rhizome, but that's the way it's usually grown. Ginger is a beautiful plant that's also healthy for your ...

Turmeric and ginger are used for many possible health benefits. Learn how this combination can be used and what research ...

Ginger is a delicious culinary delight and a beautiful plant that can grow in any garden. There are a lot of plants that are labeled as ginger, but not all of these are tasty. Here are a few ...

Researchers discover Curcuma ungmensis, a new turmeric species with distinctive white comma bracts, in Ungma village, ...

Did you know you can grow ginger or tangawizi on your own? Or you can use part of the root and it will continue to grow? In today’s article, I will take a closer look at this versatile exotic ...

It’s common in food and herbal remedies around the world. The ginger plant is rich in natural chemicals that can promote health and wellness. Ginger water, also known as ginger tea, is one way ...

What is Fresh Ginger? Fresh ginger refers to natural form of the ginger root, that comes from a flowering plant whose rhizome is widely used as a spice and for its medicinal properties.

When buying fresh ginger, look for plump roots that are not wrinkled. Don't be tempted to substitute fresh ginger for ground ginger or vice versa. Store fresh root ginger in the fridge.

Senior Editor: Jun Lyu, PhD, Springer Nature, China. Before joining Nature Plants in 2014, Jun received his PhD from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he studied ...