Ginger has been used in conventional and complementary therapies for many years. A few of its benefits include helping with digestion, easing motion sickness, and fighting the flu and common cold. The natural oils in it, of which gingerol is the most significant, give it its distinct aroma and flavor. So, ginger is like a Swiss-knife plant that radiates benefits all over. If ginger interests you, so does this article, where we explain how to grow ginger from a seed.