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Herbs for nausea

Nausea is one of the areas where herbal evidence is strongest. Ginger in particular has been studied many times in motion sickness and pregnancy nausea.

In short

The strongest evidence for nausea is for ginger. Peppermint tea is also widely used by tradition.

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Ginger Zingiber officinale

Evidence: LimitedGenerally safe

The European Medicines Agency accepts ginger for nausea from motion sickness. Small studies in pregnancy nausea are positive; talk to your doctor before using it in pregnancy.

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