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Is it ok chew fresh finger for my itchy throat and cough im pregnant and i want natural home remedy?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fresh Ginger: If you mean fresh ginger rather than "fresh finger, " yes it's fine to use while pregnant. I can't imagine the other would be very pleasant.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 6/29/2013

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