Jarrow Formulas Ginger has cholesterol lowering properties and is useful for treating heart disease. Jarrow Formulas Ginger contains the active components gingerol, zingerone and shogaol compounds which are antioxidants. Ginger has been used in Asian cuisine for thousands of years. When used as a food, most ginger is heat processed either in cooking or processing. Jarrow Formulas Freeze Dried Ginger is not subjected to any heat. Over 6 pounds of fresh ginger root yields 1 pound of freeze dried ginger. This process ensures the presence of the active compounds that are beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract.

Ginger is the common name for the monocotyledonous perennial plant Zingiber officinale. The term is also used to describe the edible part of the plant which is commonly used as a spice in cooking throughout the world.

Ginger is contraindicated in people suffering from gallstones as the herb promotes the release of bile from the gallbladder. Ginger may also decrease joint pain from arthritis, though studies on this have been inconsistent, and may have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease. Chinese women have traditionally used ginger rhizomes during pregnancy to combat morning sickness and the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database states that it is likely safe for use in pregnancy when consumed in food-amounts.