Dried ginger or Chukku is one of the spices that has a unique taste and medicinal properties that are effective in curing various diseases. It is also used to make culinary cakes and is added to many foods. Dry ginger is first washed and soaked overnight then fresh ginger is dried in the sun. Calcium carbonate is sometimes added to dry ginger bleach to give it a white coating. Dried ginger is mainly used in powder form which is easy to store and has a long shelf life of more than 6 months. Health Benefits of Chukku Podi Obesity: Mix 50 g of ginger powder with Amla powder. If you mix it with water and drink it in the morning and evening you will not gain weight. Headaches - Applying dry ginger to your forehead can help with headaches. Dry ginger tea relieves muscle pain such as fibromyalgia symptoms headache and vomiting. Sore throat - If you have a sore throat or sore throat. Applying dry ginger paste on the neck will cure indigestion