ginger - Folk medicinal uses

ginger - Folk medicinal uses - Local uses
In the West, powdered dried ginger root is made into capsules and sold in pharmacies for medicinal use.

In the United States, ginger is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment or cure of any disease and is sold as an unregulated dietary supplement.
In India, ginger is applied as a paste to the temples to relieve headache.
In Myanmar, ginger and local sweet (Htan nyat) which is made from palm tree juice are boiled together and taken to prevent the flu.
In China, a drink made with sliced ginger cooked in sweetened water or a cola is used as a folk medicine for common cold.
In Indonesia, a type of ginger known as Temulawak is used as a herbal preparation for weight loss, detoxification, reducing "winds" in blood streams and controlling poor dietary habits.