Ginger against Dizziness and Nausea: Motion Sickness, Motion Sickness and Vestibular System

Motion sickness affects 30% of the population. Ginger is the only natural remedy whose anti-nausea effectiveness has been validated by the EMA (European Medicines Agency) and the German Commission E.

🔬 Anti-nausea mechanism of ginger

Ginger acts on nausea through a dual central and peripheral mechanism:

• 5-HT3 antagonism : 6-gingerol blocks serotonergic 5-HT3 receptors in the brainstem vomiting center — the same mechanism as ondansetron (Zofran®)
• Prokinetic action : accelerates gastric emptying, reducing the distension that triggers nausea
• Vestibular modulation : reduces the sensitivity of the vestibular system to sensory conflicts (main trigger of motion sickness)

📊 Strong clinical evidence

Ginger is one of the best-studied natural remedies for nausea:

• Motion sickness : a double-blind study showed that 1g of ginger was superior to dimenhydrinate (Dramamine®) in reducing dizziness and vomiting at sea
• Pregnancy nausea : meta-analysis of 12 trials — ginger significantly reduces first trimester nausea without teratogenic risk
• Post-operative nausea : reduction of 33% vs. placebo (Cochrane meta-analysis)
• Chemotherapy nausea : reduces anticipatory and acute nausea in addition to standard anti-emetics

🚗 Instructions for use: motion sickness

To prevent motion sickness:

1. Take a shot of ginger 30 minutes before the departure
2. Effective dose: 1 to 2g ginger (a concentrated INTI shot)
3. Renew every 4 hours if necessary
4. Maximum effect when taken preventively (before symptoms appear)

🤰 Pregnancy: safety validated

Ginger is one of the few natural remedies recommended by gynecological societies for morning sickness. The recommended dose during pregnancy is 1g/day maximum, divided into 2-4 takes. No adverse effects on the fetus were observed in the studies.

❓ FAQ — Ginger and Dizziness