Nausea and vomiting are common problems after surgery. Gingermay ease these symptoms, suggests a recent report that analyzedfive studies. Most participants were women having gynecologicalprocedures. Before surgery, they took either a placebo or ginger.In one study, patients took another dose of ginger or placebo aftersurgery. Researchers concluded that ginger may lower the risk forpostsurgical nausea and vomiting by 31%.
Ginger also is being tested as a treatment for morning sickness.Ask your doctor before taking ginger or any other herb while pregnantor after surgery. Some other ways to aid nausea and vomiting:Avoid solid foods and sip water or juice.