Ginger is a well-known root around the world for all of its health properties, especially as an anti-inflammatory and for its gastric properties that assist the digestive system. This root is used as a slimming formula because its properties promote weight loss.
Historically, tallow has been used as a fuel, a base for candles, a treatment for leather, and a base for soaps. In the modern era, it is used commonly as a lubricant and cooking oil.
(Occasionally there is mention of candles made of other substances such as pimento.) 3 Tallow was by far the most commonly used material for candles. During 1769 nearly 10,500 pounds of tallow candles were imported into Virginia along with over 6,000 pounds of spermaceti candles.