Nausea

In most cases, nausea itself is a symptom of several ailments. However, the symptoms of nausea are an uncomfortable feeling and the urge to vomit. The individual may feel dizzy, faint, or disoriented. Vomiting may eventually occur. Nausea may occur for a short period or it may be chronic. If nausea endures for more than six months with excessive vomiting, the patient may face problems like dehydration, and in extreme cases it may be fatal.

Natural Cures

There are several natural cures that can be used to treat nausea. Here are a few remedies:

Ginger

Ginger has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions to treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea since the ancient time period. Conventional prescription and nonprescription medicines that alleviate nausea can also cause side effects such as dry mouth and drowsiness. Ginger is a safer alternative to these medications to relieve motion sickness. It is also safe for curing pregnancy-related motion sickness. Here is the recommended dosage of ginger that should be taken to cure nausea:

The daily consumption of ginger should be two to four grams of fresh root or one quarter of a gram to one gram of powdered root or one and one half to three milliliters (30-90 drops) of liquid extract. To prevent vomiting, one gram of powdered ginger (one half of a teaspoon) or its equivalent can be consumed every four hours as needed. Alternatively, two ginger capsules can be taken three times each day. The best way to use ginger to treat nausea is to chew on a small piece of fresh ginger root when you feel nauseous.

Mint

Mint has several medicinal properties including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antispasmodic, antinausea and carminative. Steep approximately one tablespoon of dry leaves or a bunch of fresh mint leaves in one pint of hot water for approximately 30 minutes. Strain the leaves, stir in some honey and lemon, and drink. Chewing boiled mint leaves can also cure nausea.

Spices
Aromatic spices such as aniseed, clove, and cinnamon can alleviate nausea. Here are a few suggestions:

	Brew aniseed into a tea by steeping one quarter of a teaspoon of aniseed in one half of a cup of boiling water. Strain and drink this tea once each day.
	Steep a pinch of powdered cinnamon or whole cloves in one cup of boiling water. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Controlling Nausea

There are several self-care measures that can be used to control or relieve nausea. If these techniques do not seem to ease the queasiness, consult a doctor.

The following instructions may be used to control the urge to vomit:

	Drink clear beverages such as water or ice-cold drinks.
	Eat light, bland foods (such as saltine crackers or plain bread).
	Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.
	Eat slowly by chewing thoroughly. Also, consume smaller, more frequent meals.
	Avoid mixing hot and cold foods.
	Sip drinks slowly.
	Avoid any physical activity after eating.
	Avoid gag reflex. Do not brush your teeth immediately after eating.

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