ArticleNursing and midwifery studies2014
Effect of ginger on relieving nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Ginger extract versus Loratadine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2020Trial
- A Food Pyramid and Nutritional Strategies for Managing Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Emerging Progress in Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Challenges and Opportunities.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
- The effects of steamed ginger ethanolic extract on weight and body fat loss: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Food science and biotechnology · 2020Article
- The relation of visfatin with nausea and vomiting in the pregnancy.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2020Article
- Ginger in gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review of clinical trials.Food science & nutrition · 2019Review
- How Safe Is Ginger Rhizome for Decreasing Nausea and Vomiting in Women during Early Pregnancy?Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Review
- Effects of Complementary Medicine on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.International journal of preventive medicine · 2018Review
- Ginger Essence Effect on Nausea and Vomiting After Open and Laparoscopic Nephrectomies.Nursing and midwifery studies · 2015Article
- Complementary and alternative medicine in midwifery.Nursing and midwifery studies · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundNausea and vomiting are common and unpleasant complications in pregnancy. Although many alternative therapists support the use of ginger for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, there is currently insufficient clinical evidence to support its use in this condition.
objectivesThe present study was performed to assess the effectiveness of ginger in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. PATIENTS AND
methodsThis seven-day clinical trial was performed on 120 eligible pregnant women with symptoms of mild to moderate nausea and vomiting before 16 weeks gestation. They were divided into; ginger, placebo and control groups, by block randomization. Women were asked to record their nausea and vomiting for three days, and then participants received either ginger capsules, or a placebo for four days. No intervention was done with the control group. Data measure was self-recorded symptoms according to the Rhodes Index. Data were analyzed by ANOVA, ANCOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-square, and Fisher's exact test, for the quantitative and qualitative variables.
resultsThere were no statistical differences in the baseline demographics between the three groups apart from age of marriage and wanted or unwanted pregnancy. An ANCOVA test (covariance test) showed significant differences in mean scores after the intervention in the three groups (P < 0.001).
conclusionsGinger was effective for the relief of mild to moderate nausea and vomiting in pregnant women at less than 16 weeks gestation.
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