Ginger powder is made from dried ginger root. Fresh ginger roots are washed, sundried, and then ground up to get a fine powder.
Dry ginger powder has warming properties and improves the cardiovascular system, keeps your respiratory system in tune, increases appetite, aids digestion, and also serves as a detoxifying agent.
Ginger powder is used in the kitchen for making candies, curries, marinades, stews, masala, tea and gingerbread, and other baked goods.