Ginger is native to the tropical and subtropical countries of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Australia and South America, although the origin of the spice was likely the Pacific Islands. Ginger has a strong flavor that lends itself to pumpkin dishes as well as other fruits and spices. Soups, sauces, poultry, venison and rice dishes of all kinds can be refined very well using ginger. The flavor could be described as fruity-spicy. Ginger also has a very good healing power: it is anti-inflammatory and has a stimulating effect on the stomach and relieves nausea for pregnant women.