Say goodbye to nausea: Ayurvedic remedies to combat motion sickness

From lemon juice to mint, explore traditional Ayurvedic solutions  to combat motion sickness, allowing you to enjoy journey with greater ease and comfort.

Published on: Oct 08, 2023 6:00 AM IST

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“Motion sickness happens when the movement you see is different from what your inner ear senses. This can cause vomating, nausea, and dizziness. Vomating can quickly deplete electrolytes and dehydrate you, so it is important to arrest vomiting and keep yourself hydrated,” says Dr Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & gut health in her recent Instagram post. (Shutterstock)

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“You can get motion sick in a car, or on a train, airplane, boat, or amusement park ride. Anybody can get motion sickness, but it’s most common in children and pregnant women. Unlike a cold, you can’t spread it to other people. It’s not contagious. Contact your healthcare provider as dehydration resulting from vomiting can be fatal,” says Dimple. She further shared some Ayurvedic remedies. (Unsplash)

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Clove: They are renowned for their antiseptic properties that have a positive effect on the digestive system. Their ability to stop nausea while traveling is highly employed in Ayurveda. Chew on the raw cloves to get instant relief. (Unsplash)

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Cumin: It is used to treat digestive problems like motion and morning sickness. Its therapeutic effects are because of its stimulant, carminative, and astringent properties. Add the cumin powder to the water, stir well and drink.

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Mint: It has a relaxing effect on the stomach muscles. It also exerts antimicrobial effects when ingested. chew on fresh mint leaves to ease on motion sickness. (Pixabay)

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Lemon juice: Lemon juice with its antioxidants, has a cleansing action on the stomach. Its vitamin C content eliminates the stomach bug that could be causing nausea symptoms while traveling. Sip on some Lemon water to bring down nausea. (Pixabay)