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Efficacy of Ginger capsule on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
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S Abol Ghasemi *   , N Razmjoo , A Moallem , H Esmaeili |
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Abstract: (8669 Views) |
| Background and Objective: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in pregnancy that occur during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. A way for relief is consumption of natural products. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of ginger powder as capsule on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Methods: Forty-four selected women were entered in a double-blind randomized cross-over trial. Each woman swallowed capsules containing either 250mg powder of ginger root or starch T.I.D during the first 3 days of the treatment period. After a 3 days wash-out, the alternate medication was given in the second 3 days period. Findings: Findings showed that median change in nausea (Duration, severity, frequency) and vomiting (Severity, frequency) after consumption of ginger capsule was significantly greater than placebo (P<0.001). Conclusion: Powdered root of ginger in daily doses of 750mg during 3 days is better than placebo in reducing the nausea and vomiting. |
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| Keywords: Nausea, Vomiting, Ginger, Pregnancy |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Biochemical
Accepted: 2014/05/31 | Published: 2014/05/31
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