HIGH ALTITUDE S HERBS™ Ginger Root Powder is produced from the Zingiber officinale plant and is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for the skin, body, and brain. Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms in traditional/alternative medicine. The unique fragrance and flavor of Ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is Gingerol - the main bioactive compound in ginger. Gingerol is known to have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects responsible for much of Ginger's medicinal properties and often used to help relieve joint pain and stiffness and for respiratory health, among other benefits.