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October 11th, 2011

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nausea and vomiting from a variety of causes can be inhibited by the use of GINGER root extracts. This is particularly useful in the prevention of motion sickness. GINGER seems to have some advantages over the drugs most commonly used for this purpose. It does not cause drowsiness which is a common complaint by users of dimenhydrinate and meclizine. Ginger has not been reported to cause the anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and blurred vision which are often seen with the use of scopolamine. Since ginger works primarily on the gastrointestinal tract instead of the central nervous system it has another possible advantage – it should be less likely to cause the delay in getting use to motion such as on cruise ships.

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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

There are about 50 species of ginger which are native to southeast Asia. The rhizome of one species (Zingiber officinale) has been cultivated in the East Indies for thousands of years. Ginger has been one of the most important spices in the trade between Asia and Europe since the time of the Roman Empire. In Europe, ginger root is not only used as a spice but also as an herbal medicine. The part of the Ginger plant that is used therapeutically is the rhizome but it is often referred to as the root.

Ginger has been used as a medicine for over 400 years in Europe. It has been used medicinally as a carminative, stimulant and diuretic as well as an antiemetic and anti-inflammatory. In modern culture, Ginger is still commonly used as a spice as well as for flavoring in such products as ale, beer and candies. Ginger extracts are sold as food supplements to help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and other conditions.
Some health professionals, knowledgeable in the area of herbal medicine, recommended ginger when scopolamine patches were suddenly unavailable. In this way, ginger rapidly gained a good reputation as a preventative for motion sickness not only with patients but also with some physicians and pharmacists
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