How to Take Ginger for Seasickness

For centuries, ginger has been used to treat nausea, upset stomach and diarrhea. Scientific research has validated ginger’s use as a remedy for morning sickness and pregnancy related nausea. According to the February 2005 issue of Die Pharmazie, an international journal of pharmaceutical science, ginger can even effectively reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea. Another study cited by the University of Maryland’s Medical Center revealed that ginger can help treat or prevent motion sickness and seasickness. It can be taken raw, as a tea, a capsule or even in the form of a cookie or carbonated beverage.

Things You'll Need

• Ginger capsules
• Ginger ale
• Ginger snap cookies
• Bottled Water

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Instructions

Preparation and Prevention

• 1

  Take one to two ginger capsules with 8 oz. of water before stepping onto the boat or boarding the ship.

• 2

  Eat as many ginger snaps as you comfortably need to help settle your stomach.

• 3

  Sip the ginger ale for the duration of your trip or anytime you begin to feel seasick.