Family:  zingiberaceae
It is widely used as a spice and medicine. India is the largest producer. The best quality ginger from the farms of Idukki District of Kerala state in Western Ghats and processed in very good hygienic conditions and dried and packed is supplied to the international markets by The Eastland Industries. Ginger produces a hot fragrant kitchen spice. It is pickled in vinegar. It is steeped in boiling water to make Ginger Tea and Coffee. It is a common ingredient of Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and many south Asian cuisines for flavouring dishes such as seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. In Indian cuisine, ginger is used in thicker gravies and in traditional drinks, both cold and hot including spiced ‘Masala Chai’.
Dry ginger is an ingredient in Ayurvedic medicines.