Chewable Ginger - 90 Tabs

Ginger Root

Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) acts as a bitter and carminative herb. It helps stimulate digestion and also improves the tone of intestinal muscles. It also soothes an upset stomach. Ginger may protect the stomach from the damaging effect of alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) and may help prevent ulcers. The gingerols and shogaols in the essential oil counter nausea and vomiting.

According to author Daniel Mowrey, "Ginger is the perfect remedy for acute nausea if you take enough to do the job. The biggest mistake people make in trying to use ginger root is not taking enough."

Ginger also reduces platelet stickiness in the blood, aiding circulation. It also exerts mild anti-inflammatory actions. In Ayurvedic medicine ginger is used to treat inflammatory joint diseases such as arthritis.

Ginger is a popular herb in the kitchen as well as the medicine cabinet. It has a long history of use in foods because it soothes the digestion. The essential oil, gingerol, aids digestion by increasing the release of digestive juices and regulating intestinal contractions. Ginger’s anti-nausea properties are due to the essential oil, shogaol. 

It has been clinically tested and shown to be as effective as many anti-nausea drugs. The big benefit of using ginger for nausea is that it does not cause drowsiness. Ginger can be used for nausea from motion sickness, pregnancy, and cell treatment. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used for muscle and joint injuries like athletic injuries and arthritis. Historically ginger was also used topically as a wash for wounds and sores because it has the ability to prevent infection.

Ginger is a medicinal food because the active ingredients are present in the root in sufficient quantities to have some medicinal effects. Chewing on raw ginger or ginger candy is often sufficient to decrease nausea. Ginger tea is helpful for nausea and indigestion. Dried ground ginger that is used as a spice has less medicinal value because the essential oils are lost in the drying process. Ginger supplements are found as encapsulated herb and tablets. Ginger products should be standardized as an assurance that some active ingredients are present. Ginger can be found in combination products for indigestion, motion sickness and inflammation.

Ginger, when used as a food, has very few side effects. Most side effects and cautions are relevant only when ginger supplements are used. Ginger has blood thinning and gallbladder stimulating properties. Ginger supplements should be used with caution by individuals on blood thinning medication, including aspirin, and individuals with gallstones. For the same reason, ginger supplements should be discontinued prior to surgery or dental work.

Ginger for Motion Sickness

The best time to take ginger for motion sickness is about an hour before you begin travelling. It can be taken at the onset of symptoms, but will be the most effective when taken in advance. Ginger can help relieve, nausea, upset stomach, acid reflux, and hearburn. 

Other supplements effective for relieving motion sickness include: vitamin B6 (helps relieve dizziness), magnesium (helps relieve stomach acidity), activated charcoal (helps absorb toxins and relieves nausea), and peppermint (relieves muscular contractions involved in nausea).

To reduce motion sickness focus your eyes on a steady object that is a good distance away from where you are located. Sit in the front seat or in the middle of the vehicle. Lay your head back onto the headrest. Do not travel on an empty stomach. Do not drink alcohol while travelling because it causes dehydration.

Other supplements effective for relieving motion sickness include: vitamin B6 (helps relieve dizziness), magnesium (helps relieve stomach acidity), activated charcoal (helps absorb toxins and relieves nausea), and peppermint (relieves muscular contractions involved in nausea).

To reduce motion sickness focus your eyes on a steady object that is a good distance away from where you are located. Sit in the front seat or in the middle of the vehicle. Lay your head back onto the headrest. Do not travel on an empty stomach. Do not drink alcohol while travelling because it causes dehydration.