Herbal Remedies For Seasickness

23 Jun

Posted by Dr John Anne as Uncategorized

Ginger is the most common herbal remedy for seasickness. Remember how your mom used to make you drink ginger ale when you were a sick child? Unfortunately, many ginger ales on the market today do not contain “real” ginger. Most people take ginger in capsules form, and they are available at health food stores. The side effects of ginger are less than those of drugs, but sometimes cause heartburn or an aftertaste. Although there is some evidence that ginger helps seasickness, it may not be as effective as a drug remedy.

Herbal Seasickness Reflief:

Herbal remedies also offer some relief from the symptoms of seasickness. Ginger – either as a tablet, powder, or tea – can be effective, and peppermint can also help calm an ill passenger’s anxiety and ease their symptoms. The efficacy of these remedies will vary from person to person, however, and they are best used in conjunction with other seasickness prevention methods.

Medical Assistance:

If no actions provide relief from the nausea, dizziness, and headaches, passengers should seek assistance from the ship’s infirmary. Medical care on a cruise ship is accustomed to dealing with seasickness regularly and an experienced doctor or nurse may have additional suggestions available to help passengers adjust quickly so they can enjoy their vacation.

The easiest and most economical way to stop sea sickness is to walk. This is what is meant by getting your sea legs. When you walk around a moving ship the fluid in your inner ear learns the motion of the ship in a controlled way. When you feel sea sickness coming on walk, walk, walk. The worst thing you can do is take to your bed. Lying down will make your nausea worse. Once your body becomes accustomed to the motion you will no longer feel ill and will be able to sit and lie down when you want to.

Symptoms of Sea Sickness:

The early signs of sea sickness may be subtle. Yawning and a mild degree of sleepiness with a sense of anxiety may be the first hint of trouble. More troubling symptoms appear as the condition progresses. As one succumbs to mal de mer they progress through stages of symptom severity shown here. Mild symptoms consist of tiredness, mild queasiness, weakness and cold sweats. Nausea, lethargy and pallor occur as the condition progresses. Vomiting, retching, sleepiness and a desire to withdraw from surroundings follow as advanced signs.

Ginkgo Biloba for Dizziness: Ginkgo Biloba is a natural anti-oxidant that helps destroy free radicals. Ginkgo Biloba helps in normalizing blood flow to prevent dizziness.
Take ginkgo biloba as a regular tea by boiling 1 part of ginkgo biloba leaves, half part of lavender, 1 part lemon balm, and 1/4 of stevia herb.

Dizziness and Celery: Just like any other type of vegetables and herbs, celery is rich in vitamins and minerals that are needed by the body. Drink celery juice daily to fight dizziness and increase your daily vitamin intake.
Pumpkin seed as Dizziness Remedy: Pumpkin seed has medicinal properties that help relieve dizziness and any other types of motion sickness. Just chew on at least 10 grams of coarsely ground seeds without liquid. That should do the trick