Drink cinnamon water or tea to prevent nausea and vomiting

Here's how cinnamon (dalchini) works for nausea and vomiting!

Lemons are the first thing that comes to the mind when you think of a natural remedy for nausea and vomiting. Be it experiencing a bout of vomiting or had an upset stomach that triggers nausea, most of us prefer using a kitchen ingredient first then visit a doctor. But if you are experiencing continuous or if your vomiting fails to subside, it is a sign that you should consult a doctor. Home remedies for vomiting usually provide relief if you have an upset stomach or have eaten too much of oily stuff. Here is one such simple remedy to get rid of vomiting -- cinnamon (dalchini in Hindi).

Cinnamon for vomiting -- how it works?

Cinnamon is an Indian spice that is commonly used in biryanis and spicy curries, not many know that it can help you beat vomiting and nausea. According to Ayurveda, cinnamon is packed with antiemetic and carminative properties that reduce the chances of feeling nauseated by stimulating the cells lining the stomach [1]. It also improves digestion and calms the lining of the stomach. Here are home remedies for nausea that really work!

How to use it?

Cinnamon water: You can add a cinnamon stick to a glass of water, keep it overnight and drink if you feel nauseated. Carry this water if you are prone to motion sickness when travelling as it helps to prevent vomiting.

Cinnamon tea: If you are at home and feeling nauseated, then drink freshly prepared cinnamon tea. All you need to do is, add a medium-sized cinnamon stick to a glass of boiling water and drink when warm to relieve vomiting.

Also, adding cinnamon in food regularly can also help to deal with nausea. Also read about vomiting in children causes, treatment and prevention.

Reference: 1. Nabavi SF, Di Lorenzo A, Izadi M, Sobarzo-S nchez E, Daglia M, Nabavi SM. Antibacterial Effects of Cinnamon: From Farm to Food, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries. Nutrients. 2015 Sep 11;7(9):7729-48. doi: 10.3390/nu7095359. Review. PubMed PMID: 26378575; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4586554.

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