Nausea has many causes — motion, pregnancy, medications, illness, or digestive issues. Ginger is one of the most evidence-based herbs in all of botanical medicine for nausea.
Nausea has many causes — motion, pregnancy, medications, illness, or digestive issues. Ginger is one of the most evidence-based herbs in all of botanical medicine for nausea.
Queasiness, urge to vomit, sweating, dizziness, salivation, pallor, loss of appetite.
If nausea/vomiting is severe, prolonged, or accompanied by fever, blood, or severe pain. If dehydration develops.
Small frequent meals, avoid strong smells, fresh air, cool compress, stay hydrated with small sips, acupressure (P6 point on wrist), bland foods (BRAT diet).
Ginger is the #1 evidence-based herb for nausea — effective for pregnancy, motion, post-operative, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. Peppermint tea or aromatherapy. Chamomile for digestive nausea. Fennel for nausea with bloating. Cannabis/CBD (where legal) for chemotherapy nausea.
Ginger has strong evidence for pregnancy nausea and is safe. Vitamin B6 is also effective. Consult your provider for severe morning sickness (hyperemesis).
Ginger ale/tea and peppermint are gentle for children. Watch for dehydration in vomiting children.
Severe dehydration, blood in vomit, persistent vomiting for more than 24 hours, vomiting with severe headache or stiff neck.
Persistent vomiting may indicate serious conditions. Seek care if you cannot keep fluids down.
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