Ginger Soothes The Stomach!

By Susan Rutter

Anyone who struggles with chronic nausea, whether
due to motion sickness, morning sickness or chemotherapy,
might find ginger useful.  This herb has been used since
ancient times to settle upset stomachs.

Ginger root is known to calm the stomach, possibly by
increasing digestive fluids and bile secretion and
neutralizing stomach acid.  It has been used for
various causes of nausea, but the best evidence
appears to be for pregnancy-related nausea.  The
foot is used in many Chinese herbal remedies because
it’s considered a catalyst that can boost the activity
of other herbs.

A typical dose is 1,000 milligrams per day.  For
prevention of motion sickness, ginger is usually
taken 30 minutes before travel.  Beside capsules
of powdered ginger, the fresh, grated root is used
for nausea relief as are ginger teas and ginger ale.

Ginger is generally regarded as safe when taken in
recommended doses.  Higher doses (such as 6,000
milligrams) might irritate the stomach.

Some people think ginger might relieve arthritis, colds
and migraines; however, the research on these uses is
scant.  Ginger also might help stimulate circulation,
lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and prevent
clotting.

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Susan Rutter: author, publisher, nutritionist, instructor
Assists patients and the public make healthy choices and changes
in their lives.