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Ginger is a tropical plant with green-purple flowers and a fragrant underground stem (called a rhizome). Ancient Sanskrit, Chinese, Greek, Roman, and Arabic texts discussed the use of ginger for health-related purposes.
Today, some people use ginger as a dietary supplement for nausea and other health problems such as arthritis. There’s evidence that ginger may help to control nausea related to pregnancy or cancer chemotherapy, but it’s unclear whether it’s helpful for nausea from other causes, such as motion sickness, or for other symptoms.
In some people, ginger can have mild side effects such as abdominal discomfort, heartburn, diarrhea, and gas. Check with your health care provider if you’re considering using ginger during pregnancy.
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