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Ginger extract

Also sold as Zingiber officinale

Nausea, motion sickness, and pregnancy sickness.

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Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

Evidence strength

78/100Strong
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: nausea, including pregnancy and post-operative.

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How long to take it

As needed for nausea; short courses.

Who it's actually for

Motion sickness, morning sickness, and post-operative nausea.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
Up to about 1 g daily is well supported; used in pregnancy at this level
Mild antiplatelet effect at higher doses.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • One of the few things with decent evidence in pregnancy nausea — still mention it to your midwife.
  • Stop before surgery.