How to Use Ginger to Fight Nausea

Nausea is a common problem. Gingerroot, a perennial plant that grows under ground, can quell nausea and improve digestive health. Here are some ways to add ginger to your diet.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh gingerroot
• Paring knife

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Instructions

• 1

  Gnaw on a piece of fresh ginger. After you peel the skin with a paring knife, this is the quickest way to get the most amount of ginger into your system.

• 2

  Dice, mince or grind the fresh ginger into a powder, and add it to your food. The most common foods to add ginger to are sauces and stir-fries. Ginger has a distinct flavor. It will be more subtle if added early and stronger if added at the end of cooking.

• 3

  Purchase crystallized ginger or ginger candies. You can suck these like lozenges to produce saliva. The added saliva aids in digestion and nausea reduction.

• 4

  Drink beverages that contain ginger. The most common is ginger-ale. An equally satisfying drink is ginger tea. Simmer a few small slices of fresh gingerroot in water for about 30 minutes. Remove the gingerroot, and add a touch of honey to sweeten.

• 5

  Purchase foods containing ginger, like gingersnaps and gingerbread. Eat these foods in moderation, as they also contain extra carbs, fat and sugar.