Taking ginger capsules before and after chemotherapy for cancer can ease nausea when anti-vomiting drugs aren't enough, according to a new study. Nausea and vomiting are common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Anti-vomiting drugs (called anti-emetics) can reduce these symptoms, but many people find their nausea lingers. Ginger is a spicy root used to flavour food and beverages such as gingerbread, stir-fried vegetables and ginger beer. It is also used in herbal medicine. (source: guardian.co.uk)
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