[at-l] Ginger esp good for Hikers?

[David Addleton]

http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=the-hidden-health-power-of-spices-a-2010-05-30

"Take ginger—three University of Georgia pilot studies (not yet
published) suggest that eating a small amount of ginger daily for 11
days or more can reduce muscle pain and inflammation after exercise."

I wonder if I should carry it fresh or powdered or candied?