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Zingiber officinale. A tropical rhizome used as a spice and medicine across Asia for thousands of years. Its pungent gingerols and shogaols act on the gut.
What the research supports
A 2014 meta-analysis of 12 trials found ginger eased pregnancy nausea more than placebo, though not vomiting. Early motion sickness studies were positive, later ones mixed. Ginger also speeds stomach emptying.
The dose that was actually studied
About 1 to 1.5 grams of ginger root a day in divided doses; 1 gram a day in pregnancy studies.
What to look for on a label
- Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) with a clear amount per serving
- Fresh ginger tea is a good everyday option
Who should be careful
- Anyone on blood thinners
- People with gallstones
- Pregnant women, before supplements, without their provider’s advice
Read the full guide: Ginger for Nausea and Motion Sickness.
This profile is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication or have a health condition.
