Ginger

In the News Ginger Reduces Nausea in Chemotherapy Recipients Patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment often suffer from chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and while there are medicines that effectively curb the vomiting, nearly 75% of these patients still suffer from nausea. According to a new study, ginger—long used as a folk remedy for settling upset stomachs—may help reduce this queasiness. Study participants who took powdered ginger capsules for several days before a chemotherapy treatment reported fewer and less severe bouts of nausea than those given a placebo. The ginger also caused no side effects in the study, though doctors say users should be aware that it could interfere with clotting. More on the subject... In the News provided by The Free Dictionary