Ground Ginger

It is used in soups, sauces, cheeses, meatloaf, salads, on pizza, and even in sauerkraut.It is used mainly by bakers and pastry chefs, but it can also be used to season meat—in smoked meat products, poultry, and fish. This spice, considered by some to be a powerful aphrodisiac, certainly needs no introduction. It has long been used in Chinese medicine; it aids digestion, stimulates the appetite, and promotes blood circulation. It boosts energy and revitalizes both body and spirit.