--- title: "Ginger: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) # Ginger Zingiber officinale A Strong clinical evidence Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **⚠ Avoid** Breastfeeding **⚠ Avoid** Children **Caution** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance The EMA recognises powdered ginger root for preventing nausea and vomiting in motion sickness as "well-established use", backed by clinical studies. Its use for mild indigestion, loss of appetite, minor joint pain and cold symptoms rests on traditional use. **Parts used:** rhizome **Key constituents:** Gingerols & Shogaols Updated: October 15, 2026 ✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs. ## What is it used for? - A Strong clinical evidence Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness. \[1\] - T Traditional use Traditionally used for mild, spasmodic digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for temporary loss of appetite. \[1\] - T Traditional use Traditionally used to relieve minor joint pain. \[1\] - T Traditional use Traditionally used to relieve symptoms of the common cold. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Food For motion sickness, adults take 1–2 g of powdered ginger 1 hour before travel. **Amount:** Single dose before travel \[1\] ### Food For indigestion, adults take 0.18–1 g of powdered ginger. **Amount:** 3 times daily **Duration limit:** See a doctor if no better after 2 weeks \[1\] ## Safety & interactions Minimum age: 6 years - As a precaution, avoid during pregnancy; not recommended while breastfeeding. - Not recommended under 18 except for motion sickness, which is not recommended under 6. - See a doctor if joint pain comes with swelling, redness or fever. - If symptoms worsen or do not improve within the stated time, see a doctor or pharmacist. \[1\] ### Drug interactions No recorded interactions ### Side effects - Stomach upset, belching, indigestion, heartburn and nausea (common) - Hypersensitivity reactions (frequency unknown) #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Did you know? For motion sickness, ginger is taken 1 hour before travel; the EMA accepts this based on clinical data. \[1\] ## Frequently asked questions Does ginger help with motion sickness? Based on clinical studies, the EMA accepts that powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea and vomiting. Can I take ginger during pregnancy? No malformations have been shown, but the EMA prefers avoiding it during pregnancy as a precaution. It is not recommended while breastfeeding. Does ginger have side effects? Stomach upset, belching, heartburn and nausea are common. Allergic reactions are rare. Can children take ginger? Children aged 6–12 may take a lower dose for motion sickness; other uses are not recommended under 18. ## Sources 1. [European Union herbal monograph on Zingiber officinale Roscoe, rhizoma – Revision 1](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-zingiber-officinale-roscoe-rhizoma-revision-1_en.pdf) EMA HMPC · 2025 ### Cite This Page Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [Herbal Products in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herbal-products-in-pregnancy/) - [Understanding Evidence Levels (A, B, C and T)](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/understanding-evidence-levels/) - [Ginger or Turmeric?](https://herbadex.com/en/compare/ginger-vs-turmeric/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? 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