Ginger motion sickness

C. Ginkgo would be the most likely herbal treatment to benefit this patient, since it would improve cerebrovascular blood flow and cognitive function. Vertigo and tinnitus may also respond, although there is more evidence for the former. GarUc is traditionally used for cardiovascular benefits (Upid, blood pressure reduction), but it would be unlikely to produce immediate results. Peppermint is used as an antispasmodic in irritable bowel syndrome, while ginger tea is a common carminative (gas reducer) and motion sickness treatment. Valerian is useful as a sedative. 

Mowrey, D. B., and D. E. Clayson. Motion sickness, ginger and psychophysics. Lancet 1982 655-657. 

Ginger 20 27.48 million (7) Chemotherapy-induced nausea, morning sickness, postoperative nausea and vomiting, vertigo Motion sickness... 

Several controlled clinical trials suggest that ginger root can relieve symptoms of motion sickness by a mechanism of action that differs from that of antihistamines. The responsible constituents are believed to be gingerols and shoagols. 

Ginger has carminative, diaphoretic, and antispasmodic properties. Traditionally, it is used for colic, flatulent dyspepsia, and specifically for flatulent intestinal colic. Its role in the prevention of motion sickness is also being researched. 

Headache Capsicum, catnip, feverfew, ginger, passionflower, peppermint, thyme, valerian, willow bark or dogwood, and wood betony Laryngitis Coltsfoot, licorice, mullein, willow bark, and wild cherry Motion sickness Fennel, ginger, and peppermint... 

Zingiber officinale (ginger) contains a variety of compounds, including diarylheptanoids and the phenol gingerol. It has been used to treat motion sickness and other forms of nausea and vomiting, and may have some efficacy (1). 

In the United States, ginger is promoted to relieve and prevent nausea caused by motion sickness, morning sickness, and other etiologies. Additionally, in Germany it is promoted for use against nervousness, coughing, urinary tract conditions, and sore throat (6). 

A comparative study of motion sickness has been conducted (27) in which powdered ginger was compared with scopolamine or placebo. A group of 28... 

Holtmann S, Clarke AH, Scherer H, HohnM. The anti-motion sickness mechanism of ginger. A comparative study with placebo and dimenhydrinate. Acta Otolaryngol 1989 108 168-174. 

Stewart JJ, Wood MJ, Wood CD, Mims ME. Effects of ginger on motion sickness susceptibility and gastric function. Pharmacology 1991 42 111—120. 

Ginger increases the effectiveness of the immune system and is used to treat stomach and digestive disorders, including motion sickness. Ginger relieves nausea and relieves pain, swelling, and stiffness from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

In the United States, ginger is promoted to relieve and prevent nausea caused by motion sickness, morning sickness, and other etiologies. 

Ginger is used to stimulate digestion and to help ease nausea and motion sickness. It does nothing for hypertension or the flu or colds. 

Ginger is one of the best-studied herbs and is used for treating nausea caused by motion sickness, pregnancy morning sickness, and postoperative procedures. 

The rhizome of ginger Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Zingiberaceae) has been used not only as a food seasoning and a spice, but also as a useful eomponent of oriental herbal medicine in which it is recommended for colds, fever, ehills, rheumatism, motion sickness, and leprosy. Ginger has antiemetic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, carminative, stimulant, antioxidative, and antipyretie effeets. ... 

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