evidence: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one the herbal spices that has over 400 bio-active compounds and exhibits various therapeutic biological activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antifungal, anti-migraine, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-emetic, anti-nausea, immuno-modulatory, hypo-cholesterolemic, hepato-protective effects along with anti-viral property. Studies have been reported on the protective role of ginger against acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is the prime cause of patient mortality with severe COVID-19 infection [14, 15]. Moreover, active components such as shogaol and gingerol interfere with the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 of the host [16]. [...] Jafarzadeh A, Jafarzadeh S, Nemati M. Therapeutic potential of ginger against COVID-19: is there enough evidence? J Tradit Chin Med Sci. 2021;8(4):267–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcms.2021.10.001. [...] Li Y, Yang D, Gao X, et al. Ginger supplement significantly reduced length of hospital stay in individuals with COVID-19. Nutr Metabol. 2022;19:84. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-022-00717-w.