Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting: A Review

@article{Palatty2013GingerIT,
  title={Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting: A Review},
  author={Princy Palatty and Raghavendra Haniadka and Bhavishya Valder and Rajesh Arora and Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga},
  journal={Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition},
  year={2013},
  volume={53},
  pages={659 - 669}
}
Nausea and vomiting are physiological processes experienced by every human being at some stage of their life. They are complex protective mechanisms and the symptoms are influenced by the emetogenic response and stimuli. However, when these symptoms recur frequently, they can significantly reduce the quality of life and can also be detrimental to health. The existing antiemetic agents are ineffective against certain stimuli, are expensive, and possess side effects. Herbal medicines have been… 
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