Dry Ginger

Dried Ginger, also known in India as Soonth, Sunth, or Sukku, is nothing more than fresh ginger that has been dried by first washing and soaking it overnight, then drying it out in the sun. Calcium carbonate is sometimes used to bleach dried ginger, giving it a whitish appearance. The powdered form of dried ginger is most commonly utilised.

The mature rhizome is used to make dried ginger spice. The flavour and perfume of the rhizome get considerably greater as it matures. Dried ginger can be powdered and used as a spice, or it can be used to extract ginger oil and oleoresin.
Dried ginger is a popular spice in many parts of the globe. It has been utilised in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5,000 years and is one of the most important plants. Dried Ginger is used in herbal therapy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, a lack of energy, vigour, and infections. It is also said to be useful for preventing nausea and vomiting. Ginger root has recently been the subject of several investigations, particularly in regard to its potential anti-cancer capabilities.