Written by Debjani Arora | Published : March 7, 2016 6:18 PM IST
Morning sickness and nausea, two pregnancy woes that make pregnancy the most stressful. Also, you cannot take over-the-counter medicines. While your gynaecologist would prescribe a pill to counter it, but if you believe in natural remedies – ginger should be your go-to remedy. Here are 6 ways in which ginger can help in relieving morning sickness and nausea.
Ginger and salt: One way to use ginger to treat morning sickness is by sprinkling salt on raw ginger pieces and sucking on them when you feel nauseated. According to the journal Women and Birth, ginger has therapeutic benefits to treat morning sickness and nausea and is widely used by women who suffer from the same [1].
Dried ginger: Some women might not like the pungent smell and taste of raw ginger, for them dried ginger can be a great way to fight the symptoms. In fact, one gram of ginger (in any form) used for four days reduces incidences of pregnancy-induced morning sickness and nausea by five folds [2].
Ginger juice: For some both, the dry and raw ginger, might not be appealing. For them, a glass of ginger juice can do wonders. Blend some freshly chopped ginger at high speed and add it to half a glass of water with a dash of salt and few drops of lemon juice. Drink it when you feel nauseated to get some relief.
Ginger pickles: We are wary about the salt and oil that goes into the making of pickles, but the pungency and spicy flavour of ginger pickles are a great way to keep nausea and vomiting at bay if had in limited quantity.
Ginger toffees: You would get ginger toffees at any grocery store and if you are pressed for time to chop ginger or make juice out of it, just sucking on these toffees can help you feel better from the continuous bouts of nausea.
Grated ginger and lemon: Another way to fight nausea and vomiting is by having one spoon of grated ginger with few drops of lemon juice. This mix helps to recover from a bout of vomiting and makes you feel better.
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