🚗 Motion Sickness

Digestive Health

Educational purposes only. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or remedy, especially if you take medications or are pregnant.

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Motion Sickness

Nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats caused by movement in vehicles, boats, or amusement rides.

2 natural remedies1 with strong evidence

Remedies

Ginger (Preventive)

Strong Evidence
herb

Taken before travel to prevent motion sickness.

How to Use

Take 1g of ginger (capsules or crystallized) 30 minutes before travel. Continue with 500mg every 4 hours during travel.

Why It Works

Ginger blocks serotonin receptors in the gut and brain that trigger nausea. It also accelerates gastric emptying, reducing the queasy feeling.

Acupressure (P6 Point)

Good Evidence
lifestyle

Applying pressure to the Nei Guan point on the inner wrist.

How to Use

Place your thumb on the inside of your wrist, 3 finger-widths below the wrist crease, between the two tendons. Apply firm pressure for 2-3 minutes. Repeat on both wrists.

Why It Works

The P6 acupressure point is connected to the vagus nerve and has been shown in clinical trials to reduce nausea by modulating autonomic nervous system activity.

General Safety Reminder

  • • Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or remedy.
  • • If you take prescription medications, check for interactions before combining with herbs or supplements.
  • • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using any herbal remedies.
  • • Start with small doses and monitor your body's response before increasing.
  • • If symptoms persist or worsen, seek professional medical attention.