Here is a list of medicinal properties ginger has been known to have throughout history.

• antiemetic/antinausea,  anticlotting agent, antispasmodic, antifungal, anti inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, antitussive, analgesic, circulatory stimulant, carminative, expectorant, hypotensive, increases blood flow, promotes sweating, relaxes peripheral blood vessels