How to Use Ginger Root As a Motion Sickness Remedy
Ginger comes from a tropical plant grown in moist soil. Its rhizomes are harvested and dried, distilled in steam or distributed raw. Greeks used ginger 4,500 years ago in bread recipes, and collections of Chinese herbal cures from 500 AD include ginger cures. Chinese and Ayurvedic (Indian) traditional medicines prescribe fresh ginger to warm the stomach and stop vomiting and dried ginger to quell stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea (Foster, 2006). According to Mishra, double-blind studies have found ginger extracts to effectively quell nausea for patients with morning sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, operation-related nausea and motion sickness.
Instructions
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Grate or slice fresh ginger into small pieces.
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Place ginger pieces in a teacup and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit until the desired concentration is reached. You may or may not strain out pieces of ginger before the next step.
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Mix in 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey or drink it plain. This method is most reliable.
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If that does not work, try chopping ginger and putting it through a juicer. Use the juice in teas, soups, sauces, stews or drink a spoonful for nausea relief. You can also add the juice of 1/2 lemon, three oranges and honey to the ginger for a flavorful juice that can be diluted with water. Freeze in ice cube trays to keep bulk amounts in freezer. Other options include swallowing or chewing on raw ginger for about five minutes (spit out the remainder).
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Tips & Warnings
Please consult with your physician, pharmacist or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements. The Mayo Clinic also cautions patients that much is yet to be learned about the effectiveness and safety of large dosages of herbs and spices.
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