Ginger contains essential oils, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, choline, folic acid, inositol, manganese, panthotenic acid, silicon and a small amount of vitamin B3. It is widely used to prevent motion sickness caused by a microbial agent called hyperemesis gravidarum. http://www.noor-lifestyle.com/2014/08/benefits-of-ginger-that-you-didnt-know.html