Ginger is a common kitchen ingredient used widely in cooking. From spiking curries to flavouring bread, the rhizome has been used since the ancient times for cooking. But the benefits of ginger go beyond just culinary uses. There are scores of therapeutic uses of the gingers, many of which address gastric ailments. One of the best uses of ginger is to cure a nasty bout of nausea. You may feel queasy for some reasons from pregnancy to hangover. And one of the easiest ways to get rid of it is with ginger. This old wives tale of treating vomiting with ginger is also science backed. Let’s have a look. Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger You Didn't Know About.

One of the most common and well-known uses of ginger is to alleviate symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Ginger candies are sometimes given to people who suffer from motions sickness to suppress queasiness. But perhaps its best-known uses of ginger are for relieving nausea in pregnant women. Best Natural Medicines for Preventing and Treating Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

It is believed that upto 80 percent of women experience nausea and vomiting to some degree in the first trimester, which resolves by itself in the 12-14 week of pregnancy. Vitamin B6 usually as pyridoxine is given to pregnant women who are facing mild to moderate nausea. 5 Natural Ways to Beat the Stomach Ache During Menstruation.

According to studies, ginger has been shown to be better effective than drugs given to reduce vomiting symptoms. A 2009 study by Ensiyeh and Sakineh showed that 500 mg of ginger powder capsules given twice daily was more effective than 20 mg vitamin B6 capsules.

Science suggests that ginger as a herb is a powerful nausea suppressant and is considered more or less safe for use. Although the exact mechanism of ginger is not clear, evidence suggests that ginger works by inhibiting serotonin receptors and impacting the gastrointestinal and central nervous system.

Ginger can be consumed in a lot of ways, had either as tea or whole. But it can cause mild gastrointestinal complications such as heartburn and belching in some people. However, pregnant women who suffer from nausea should talk to their doctors before they try out ginger.

(This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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