Ginger is known by the scientific name is Zingiber Officinale and in Luganda it is called Entangawuzi.

This Uganda plant has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. The root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in oil form or as juice.