1, nicknames are different: the alias of ginger is Ginger Root, Bailayun, Gouzhuang Finger, Indicine, Fresh Ginger, Roasted Ginger, Dioscorea zingiberensis, also known as Dioscorea zingiberensis, whose local name is dumb ginger, and its scientific name is Dioscorea zingiberensis.

2. Different families and genera: ginger is a perennial herbaceous vine, and Dioscorea zingiberensis is a perennial herbaceous vine of Zingiberaceae.

3, different uses: ginger is edible, has the effect of removing fishy smell, and is often used for kitchen seasoning. Little turmeric has the use value in chemical plants, and saponin can be extracted after production and processing.

Edible taboo of turmeric

People with yin deficiency and excessive fire: For those with yin deficiency and excessive fire constitution, it may cause excessive internal heat. Eating too much turmeric will accumulate internal heat in the body, which is not good for people's health.

Pregnant women and pregnant women: women during pregnancy are advised not to eat turmeric, which has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dredging menstruation and channeling, and also has the effect of resisting implantation, that is, resisting the implantation of fertilized eggs. Pregnant women are also inedible. And turmeric will accelerate contractions. In order to avoid affecting the health of fetus and mother, pregnant women should try to avoid eating it during pregnancy.

Reference to the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Yellow Ginger, Baidu Encyclopedia-Ginger