Herbal medicine
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Emerging evidence
Source covers: Nausea · Digestion
What the source covers
Ginger has been studied for nausea, including during pregnancy and after surgery. NCCIH summarises the findings, side effects and known interactions.
Potential benefits, as reported
NCCIH describes research on ginger for nausea and vomiting, where several trials report benefit, alongside studies with less consistent results.
Risks and side effects
Ginger may cause mild heartburn or digestive discomfort. High doses may interact with anticoagulant medicines.
Sources · 1
Ginger
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · nccih.nih.gov
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