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A 1/2 teaspoon of ginger is as effective as Dramamine in relieving motion sickness and is equal to 940 mg.
A ginger tea can be made by measuring one teaspoon of powdered ginger in a cup of boiling water or fruit juice.
Another method of using ginger is to use essential oil of ginger. Fill a bowl with boiling water, put in one drop of ginger per pint of water used, cover your head and inhale for 5 minutes with your eyes closed.
For morning sickness drink ginger ale or ginger tea, eat ginger snaps or take 250 mg. of ginger four times daily. Using 1/8 teaspoon of powdered ginger 4 times a day relieved morning sickness in pregnant women.
During pregnancy,
total daily dose should not exceed one gram daily. For others,
daily dose may approach two to three grams if needed. For prevention of motion sickness, begin taking three to four hours before
planned trip.
The active ingredient in ginger is gingerol, so when purchasing a ginger extract, make sure it is standardized in an 11:1 concentration. The recommended dose of
extract is 1,000 mg.
While ginger is safe for most people, if there is a history of heartburn or gallstones, a doctor should be consulted before use.
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Marilyn Pokorney Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the environment. Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading. Website: http://www.apluswriting.net