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What causes nausea, and why can ginger help to stop it?
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Multiple Causes: Nausea can be caused by irritation of the stomach or other parts of the GI tract. Our brain can also trigger nausea (we have a special part of our brain that detects the presence of potential toxins and can induce vomiting called the area postrema). Ginger has been shown to be effective in reducing nausea. Ginger stimulates saliva and can dilut stomach acid and can relax the muscles of the stomach.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Ginger root: Nausea can be trigger in brain or locally in GI tract. Ginger is an intestinal spasmolytic & helps eliminate gas from the intestines. It is very beneficial for nausea and motion sickness. It decreases nausea, vomiting, dizziness & clamminess associated with motion sickness.
Answered 6/10/2014
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