Ginger is native to Asia and belongs to the Zingiberaceae family of plants, and people typically use its edible root or stem. It is also an ancient herbal remedy that people have used for a host of ailments, including arthritis, diabetes, cough, colds, and nausea. Ginger is consumed in multiple ways in folk medicine, including in the form of ginger tea. You can make ginger tea by boiling the ginger root in water or milk. Benefits of Ginger Tea: * Relieves nausea * Combats motion sickness * Helps digestive processes * Combats inflammation and reduces dizziness * Limits flatulence * Controls chronic pain * Eases the pain of muscle aches and rheumatoid arthritis * Minimizes symptoms of common cold allergies and other respiratory conditions.