WikiRemedy
Nausea
Natural

Ginger

for Nausea

Fresh ginger tea, crystallised ginger, ginger chews or standardised ginger capsules (250mg four times daily) for nausea relief.

How it works

Gingerols and shogaols in ginger act on 5-HT3 receptors and substance P pathways involved in the vomiting reflex. Also accelerates gastric emptying.

What to watch for

Safe in pregnancy at recommended doses. Very high doses may interact with anticoagulants. Consult a doctor if nausea is severe or unexplained.

Community experience

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