Non-GMO 100% Vegan Dietary Supplement Zingiber Officinale 550 mg Per Capsule Whole Root Lab Verified Discussion: Ginger is a flowering plant native to China and India that has a history of use throughout the world dating back over 5,000 years. The word ginger comes from the ancient Sanskrit word singabera, meaning "shaped like a horn". Studies suggest that Ginger root may provide nutritive support for digestive and joint health.