Ginger Essential Oil May Reduce Post-Op Nausea
The International Journal of Aromatherapy has published a research study showing that a solution of ginger essential oil in grape seed carrier oil can reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). In this study, approximately 80 percent of patients considered at high risk for PONV reported no complaints or symptoms of PONV when treated with ginger essential oil. The use of ginger offered "increased patient satisfaction and less expense to patients and hospital." Read More.
The International Journal of Aromatherapy has published a research study showing that a solution of ginger essential oil in grape seed carrier oil can reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). In this study, approximately 80 percent of patients considered at high risk for PONV reported no complaints or symptoms of PONV when treated with ginger essential oil. The use of ginger offered "increased patient satisfaction and less expense to patients and hospital." Read More.