Anti Nausea Herbal Remedy

Ginger can be an effective way to ease nausea, particularly the nausea caused by pregnancy. An Iranian study published in the "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" in March 2009 reported that women with morning sickness who took ginger reported less nausea after four days than women who didn't use ginger. Another study in Thailand, published in "Obstetrics & Gynecology" in April 2001, similarly found that ginger relieved the symptoms of morning sickness, including nausea. If you're looking for a natural remedy for nausea, consider ginger.

Step 1

Ingest 1,000 mg of ginger in capsule form every day, divided into four 250 mg doses. That's the amount of ginger used by women who reported successful treatment of nausea in the Iranian study.

Step 2

Chew on a 1/4-inch piece of peeled, fresh ginger to control nausea as it strikes, recommends the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).

Step 3

Swallow 1.5 to 3 ml of liquid ginger extract--that's the equivalent of 30 to 90 drops--every day, according to UMMC. You may want to divide the dose into three or four smaller doses to take throughout the day as you're feeling nauseated.

Step 4

Drink ginger tea. Steep 2 tbsp. of powdered ginger in a cup of hot water. Drink this two or three times a day, or as needed. You can add a little honey, sugar or agave nectar to sweeten your tea.

Tips and Warnings

If your nausea isn't severe, you may be able to get relief for your discomfort from foods and beverages that contain ginger, such as ginger cookies or ginger ale. According to UMMC, most foods contain less than 0.5 percent active ginger, which isn't likely to improve more serious nausea.
Limit your daily intake of ginger to 4 g per day, warns UMMC. In rare cases, ginger can cause heartburn, oral irritation and diarrhea. In some cases, taking ginger in capsule form may alleviate these potential side effects, UMMC reports.