It has a strong woody sweet smell and a warm bite with a little sweetness, and a pungent and spicy aroma with some citrus and floral notes. Dried ginger root powder is a convenient form for baked foods.

Uses in food:
Gingerbread and cookies
Sauces
Curry
Chutneys
Chicken
Tagine
Soup
Stir fry
Marinade
Glaze for meats
Vinaigrettes
Beverages
Pair well with Allspice, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry leaf, Fennel seed, Garlic, Mustard seed, Parsley, Sesame seed, Star anise, Tamarind, Turmeric, and Vanilla.
 
Natural benefits may include:
Mostly used to treat respiratory ailments and nausea
Great for colic, flatulence, diarrhoea
Boost energy loss 
Improve poor peripheral circulation
Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger may also help prevent or treat arthritis and various types of infection
Inflammation
Sore muscles & joint pain