Benefits of Ginger Caplets

Ginger is an herb well known for its effects on the digestive system, especially its ability to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting due to a wide variety of medical conditions.

Identification

• Ginger caplets are small gelatin capsules with measured doses of powdered ginger (ground ginger root). They are sold at most health food stores and some grocery stores as a dietary supplement or herbal remedy.

Features

• Ginger is soothing to the stomach, relieves nausea and vomiting and improves circulation. The gelatin caplet is designed to quickly dissolve in the stomach, releasing the ginger directly into the digestive system.

Function

• Ginger is an antibacterial herb, killing harmful bacteria, cleansing and promoting a healthy digestive tract, soothing and healing the lining of the stomach and intestinal walls, stimulating the pancreas, aiding digestion and improving circulation.

Benefits

• Ginger can be safely taken for up to four consecutive days to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness that are common during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Prevention/Solution

• Ginger caplets can be taken in place of over-the-counter motion sickness medications for the prevention of motion sickness before traveling. They are also good to carry on trips out of the country, due to the antibacterial properties of ginger, which can help to prevent or treat illnesses due to bacterial contamination from raw foods or untreated water supplies.