Ginger Eases Nausea - Nausea

Ginger Eases Nausea And So Much More!

Ginger a valued spice for cooking is also believed to have some amazing medicinal properties. Since ancient times, natural healers in different cultures have used this plant to help settle the nausea related to upset stomachs.

The two substances in ginger that aid in the process of digestion are gingerols and shogaols. Both of these help to increase the secretion of digestive juices which, in turn stimulates the appetite, while also toning the muscles of the digestive tract. Ginger has also been found to have anti-inflammatory components.

Today, ginger root is widely used as a natural remedy as well, and is a welcome alternative to over the counter drugs. It is also highly recommended by many doctors to help prevent or treat some of the same conditions, nausea, vomiting associated with motion sickness, dizziness, pregnancy, and, sometimes, chemotherapy for cancer.

Ginger works directly on the digestive tract, and does not work through the central nervous system as some of the standard medicines do. Ginger has been studied for use as a preoperative treatment for reducing the postoperative nausea and vomiting which may be caused by anesthesia and surgery. Ginger can also be helpful for the relief of nausea caused by chemotherapy treatments

Using Ginger

Motion Sickness/Nausea- ginger is effective in reducing symptoms associated with motion sickness, vomiting and cold sweating.

For motion sickness/nausea, gas, or indigestion: 2 to 4 grams of fresh root daily (0.25 to 1.0 g of powdered root) or 1.5 to 3.0 mL (30 to 90 drops) tincture daily. To prevent vomiting, take 1 gram of powdered ginger (1/2 tsp) or its equivalent every four hours as needed, or 2 ginger capsules (1 gram) three times daily. You may also chew a Â¼ oz piece of fresh ginger.