| Scientific name | Zingiber officinale |
| Appearance | Knotty and fleshy rhizome, fibrous inside, cut into segments |
| Smell | Spicy, lemony, pungent, and lively |
| Color | Light beige to golden brown outside, yellow inside |
| Used parts | Fresh or dried rhizome (whole or powdered) |
| Origins | South Asia, India, China, East Africa, Caribbean |
| Toxicity level | Low (safe for food and medicinal use; avoid high doses if on anticoagulant treatment) |
