How to Use Ginger Tea to Reduce Nausea
Some medical conditions have the symptom of nausea, which leaves the patient feeling as if they may vomit without ever actually throwing up. Pregnancy and some stomach viruses are very often responsible for this unpleasant feeling. While there are some medications that can help with nausea, patients also have natural alternatives they can pursue. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the ancient Chinese have been using ginger to relive problems of the digestive system for more than 2,000 years. Ginger tea is a tolerable alternative to using pure ginger, which can taste quite bitter.
Things You'll Need
- Boiling water
- Pot
- Ginger root
- Knife
- Small strainer
- Mug
- Spoon
- Honey or other sweetener (optional)
Instructions
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Boil water to make the ginger tea. The actual temperature of the water doesn't matter as long as it reaches the boiling point. Turn the burner on the stove down to simmer the water.
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Cut off two small pieces of ginger from the chunk of ginger root and place them into the pot with the boiling water.
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Allow the ginger root pieces to simmer in the boiling water for about 15 minutes so the ginger seeps into the water.
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Pour the water through a small strainer into the mug. The strainer removes the larger pieces of ginger root. Ginger root has a bitter taste and while it can be eaten, some people prefer not to eat it.
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Add honey or your preferred sweetener to the tea, if desired, and stir it well. A sweetener can help mask the bitter taste of the ginger root without altering its effects.
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Tips & Warnings
Some stores sell ginger root tea, which can be used instead of making your own.
Drink the tea as needed, either to prevent nausea or to tone down existing nausea.
For severe nausea, ginger tea may not resolve the issue entirely, but can reduce the effects.
If you are allergic to ginger or honey, do not use.
References
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