Recently, I’ve taken to knocking back a shot in the mornings. It’s pungent enough to make my eyes run, has a fiery taste and I’m convinced it’s doing wonders for my health. The secret ingredient?

Ginger is the spicy and flavorful root of the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Commonly used to season food, it also has a long history as a folk medicine treatment for many ailments. The origins ...