Dried ginger also know as chukku is nothing but fresh ginger which undergoes a drying process before being used. The fresh rhizomes are soaked in water overnight after which the outer peel is carefully removed using a knife or a peeler. They are washed again and then sun dried on mats or barbecues for around a week. During this period, they are turned periodically.

· Dried Ginger, when powdered, is an effective cure for indigestion, sore throat, cold and cough.

· It is used to treat nausea.

· Ginger's therapeutic properties help stimulate blood circulation, cleanse the bowels and kidneys, remove toxins from the body and nourish the skin.

· It is used in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory problems.