Shandong is one of the main ginger producing areas, with Laiwu ginger and Changyi ginger being the most famous. Laiwu ginger is known for its large size, thin skin, few strands, strong spicy taste and high nutritional value, and is known as the hometown of Chinese ginger. Laiwu ginger not only has a long history of cultivation in the local area, but its unique quality also makes it a favorite in the market. Changyi ginger is a specialty of Changyi City, Shandong Province, and is listed as a national agricultural product geographical indication. Its cultivation history can be traced back to the early Ming Dynasty. Changyi ginger has been widely recognized and praised for its golden skin, large and uniform pieces, clean and wrinkled, and its special effects in lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, and preventing myocardial infarction.