Ginger is one of my favorite remedies for morning sickness. It’s delicious, great for our longterm health, has a rich history of use in many traditional cultures, and has been clinically proven to be safe for use during pregnancy.
While I almost always recommend using herbs as a tea first and foremost (the act of making tea is a form of self-care in and of itself), there are multiple ways that can be really effective. And if you’re in the throws of morning sickness, food aversions, and/or fatigue, you may need to find whatever form works best for your current state!
Here are six ways to use ginger for morning sickness
1) Ginger tea
Warm ginger tea (especially with a touch of honey) is divine and can feel super soothing on your stomach. Use the root fresh (grated or chopped) or dried or even from a tea bag. If you steep it for a long time it will become a bit zesty (so be forewarned!) but this is even more potent medicinally.
2) Ginger tincture
Tinctures come in a dropper bottle and are easy to dose and take, however they are generally preserved in alcohol. While the alcohol ingested in a single dose is so very minimal (we’re talking drops) that it’s not considered dangerous during pregnancy, if yo'u’ve got gnarley morning sickness then the taste of alcohol may be off putting. It’s possible to find it tinctured in glycerine (which has a sweet taste) but this is much less common. Try experimenting with dropping it into another beverage (vs taking it directly in your mouth) to play around with taste.
3) Ginger capsules
Capsules are a super easy way to take ginger without any fuss. They’re tasteless and convenient for on the go, but some mamas do have a hard time swallowing pills with morning sickness— so whatever works for you! Find them in the supplement section at your local health food store or online.
4) Ginger candies
As as a health coach this isn’t my favorite option, but I realize that morning sickness and food aversions can be a tricky B. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. If ginger candies (also known as crystalized ginger) sound appealing to you and they help your stomach feel better then have at it! Perhaps you can find an option that uses a natural sweetener.
5) Ginger soda
This beverage can feel very nice on a sensitive stomach. The only trick with this one is that there has to be actual real ginger in the soda, not just “ginger flavor.” Your best bet is looking at a health food store or making your own!
6) Ginger aromatherapy
Using essential oils as aromatherapy can be very helpful for morning sickness. You can use em instantly, on the go, and you don’t have to swallow anything! Try adding the essential oil to a diffuser, using a hand held inhaler, make your own blend in a roll-on oil, or simply smell straight from the EO bottle. I generally wouldn’t recommend ingesting essential oils during pregnancy (they are very potent and should be used with caution), but aromatherapy is great. Personally, I made an anti-nausea blend in a roll-on oil bottle during my pregnancy and used it to fall asleep at night (why do they even call it “morning” sickness?). I would rub a little just below my nose, or simply hold it in my hand near my pillow to help me fall asleep smelling it. My blend included ginger, peppermint, and cardamom. Just know that the oil can sting if applied to the skin directly so always use a carrier oil.
Do you have a favorite way to take ginger? Share below!
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