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Ginger root against seasickness. A controlled trial on the open sea
A Grøntved1, T Brask, J Kambskard
1Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Svendborg Hospital, Denmark.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) effectively reduced seasickness symptoms like vomiting and cold sweating in naval cadets. This natural remedy proved significantly better than placebo in a randomized trial.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Gastroenterology
- Marine Medicine
Background:
- Seasickness is a common condition affecting individuals during maritime travel.
- Traditional remedies are often sought to alleviate seasickness symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome powder in preventing and treating seasickness.
- To compare ginger's effects against a placebo in a controlled trial.
Main Methods:
- A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted.
- Eighty naval cadets received 1g of ginger powder or placebo.
- Seasickness symptoms were recorded hourly for 4 hours.
Main Results:
- Ginger significantly reduced the incidence of vomiting and cold sweating compared to placebo (p < 0.05).
- A Protection Index (PI) of 72% was calculated for vomiting.
- While nausea and vertigo symptoms were reduced, the differences were not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) demonstrates significant efficacy in mitigating key seasickness symptoms, particularly vomiting and cold sweating.
- Ginger represents a promising natural intervention for managing seasickness in maritime settings.