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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) for Nausea
Ginger's gingerol/shogaol compounds are thought to speed gastric emptying and act on serotonin (5-HT3) receptor pathways involved in nausea signaling.
How strong is the research?
Mixed evidence
Ginger reduced postoperative nausea but showed no significant difference from placebo in incidence of postoperative vomiting, combined PONV, or use of rescue antiemetic drugs.
How much to take
500–2500 mg