Spicy, aromatic and tangy, and at least since Alfons Schuhbeck's cooking shows and books, it has been in every kitchen! Ginger has been used in cooking for over 6,000 years and sailors knew 4,000 years ago that ginger contains many minerals and vitamins that counteract seasickness.
The evaporation releases aerosols that have an antiseptic and warming effect on us (and especially on our mucous membranes - runny noses).