New analysis: Ginger won't ease morning sickness

April 25, 2011

A new analysis of cases compiled last year shows ginger pills and even fresh ginger root, which have long histories as cures for upset stomach, proved "limited and inconsistent" as a remedy for morning sickness.

Researchers are not sure why ginger is so effective at controlling nausea caused by other conditions but doesn't seem to work for morning sickness.

The analysis is published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

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