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Nausea, the unpleasant feeling of unease in the stomach that often precedes vomiting, can usually be treated at home with natural remedies and alternative therapies. From herbal treatments like ginger to acupressure and breathing exercises, there are many options to help alleviate nausea safely and effectively.

What is Nausea?

Nausea is a sensation of stomach discomfort that may lead to vomiting. While it is usually harmless and temporary, persistent nausea could indicate a more serious condition such as a concussion, heart attack, or digestive disorder. Common causes of nausea include overeating, motion sickness, migraines, and stomach viruses.

Home Remedies for Nausea

1. P6 (Nei Kuan) Acupressure Point

The P6 acupressure point, located 1-2 inches below the wrist on the inner forearm, is an effective remedy for nausea. Massaging this point for 3-5 minutes can help reduce nausea. Studies have validated this technique, which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.

2. Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is beneficial for nausea caused by food poisoning. It absorbs toxins in the digestive tract and can be taken with water or mixed with apple cider vinegar. This remedy benefits both nausea and vomiting and is worth keeping on hand.

Herbal Remedies for Nausea

3. Ginger

Ginger is one of the most popular natural remedies for nausea and has been used for over 2,000 years. It contains active compounds like phenols and volatile oils that help soothe the stomach. Ginger can be consumed as tea, capsules, or by chewing on candied ginger.

4. Cloves

Cloves are another time-tested remedy for nausea. The herb can be consumed in different forms: clove oil mixed with chamomile tea or powdered clove sprinkled on food effectively reduces nausea.

5. Mint

Mint, whether as tea, fresh leaves, or even mints, is a natural treatment for nausea. It soothes the stomach and aids digestion, making it an excellent choice for nausea relief.

Additional Natural Remedies

6. Deep Breathing Exercises

Deep, controlled breathing has been shown to reduce nausea effectively. Slowly inhale through your nose, hold your breath briefly, and exhale through your mouth. Repeating this process three times can provide noticeable relief, particularly for post-surgical or anxiety-induced nausea.

7. NAC (N-Acetylcysteine)

NAC, a powerful antioxidant, can help reduce nausea caused by toxins or digestive issues. By supporting liver function and reducing inflammation, NAC is a supplement for naturally managing nausea.

When to See a Doctor

While nausea is often temporary and easily managed at home, a medical professional should evaluate persistent or severe nausea. Chronic nausea could signal an underlying health condition that requires treatment.

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Molybdenum

Posted by Pete (Tucson, AZ) on 04/12/2021 5 posts
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My wife has had trouble with nausea all of her life. We take lots of supplements and they make her sick. Every time she eats a meal she has a bout with nausea. Sometimes the alcohol trick or mint or charcoal works to relieve nausea and sometimes not.

She started 150 mcg of molybdenum once a day and after about a month of this, the nausea is just about gone.

We learned this trick right here on EC.

Slippery Elm Tea

Posted by Vanessa (Arizona) on 11/11/2020
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I've been experiencing nausea every night for months. Went to the docs twice, said it could be gastritis or acid reflux.

I was reading up on some Edgar Cayce remedies and his suggestion of slippery elm bark (the loose powder form) is the one remedy that has been helping me.

I put an 1/8th of a teaspoon in a cold glass of water in the morning. Let it sit for a few minutes, stir, then drink.

I've tried nearly every other home remedy and nothing else helped. I figured maybe it could help others out there as well. Cayce also suggested American saffron tea. Haven't tried it but I will be soon.

Note: don't take other supplements 2 hours before or after drinking this as it may hinder absorption.

Molybdenum

Posted by C (Co) on 08/01/2017
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In early 2016, I noticed an inverse correlation between regional diets high in molybdenum-containing foods and morning sickness. While I was writing up a medical hypothesis about the morning sickness issue, my sister tried molybdenum glycinate for a stomach bug. She discovered that when taken before the vomiting had gotten underway, molybdenum was extraordinarily effective at doing away with nausea and vomiting (the other symptoms remained, including intestinal distress and some diarrhea). Two other families that I know of have since used it when a stomach bug/virus hit their home, and it is effective at ending the nausea. Not just alleviating it. The vomiting is gone.

We've been using the molybdenum glycinate (molybdenum chelated to glycine) powdered supplement because it's easy to open the capsule and stir the powder into beverages. 500 mcg seems to be enough for a regular adult (less for children, of course). We don't take it chronically, just when a stomach bug comes around.

Someone should test molybdenum for motion sickness. Also, based on what a friend reported to me, it might help relieve chemotherapy-caused nausea.

Hope this helps some people! Nausea and vomiting are just awful.

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Jose G (California) on 03/28/2016
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I woke up this morning with a bloated stomach and a feeling of low energy, which quickly turned into nausea. My first thought was food poisoning, and my second thought was "Oh no, not today. It's a big day at work and would look bad if I missed it." Also, I knew I had to be there in just a couple of hours.

Desperate, I checked here at Earthclinic and thank God I did! This trick with rubbing alcohol worked like a charm!

Here's what I did:

At home I grabbed the bottle of rubbing alcohol (that's 70% isopropyl alcohol & 30% water - standard ratio), and took a sniff. I repeated a few times over the next hour and a half, and the nausea disappeared!

Before I left for work I made myself a "just in case" dose of alcohol. I took a paper towel, folded it into thirds, and placed it into a sandwich bag. Then I added a splash of rubbing alcohol so that the paper towel was fully saturated. That went in my pocket, should I feel nauseous at work. I did end up going to the restroom and using once there. Worked fine.

Thank you so much to those who shared this gem of a remedy. You have been a life saver!

Baking Soda

Posted by Liz (Melbourne, Florida USA) on 04/30/2009
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I have been dealing with SEVERE nausea since starting chemo treatments for leukemia in 2005. I stopped all chemo meds in 2006 but the nausea has stuck around since then. I have tried EVERYTHING that the doctors have given me. I finally got tired of putting chemicals into my body and started searching for natural remedies. I found this website through a cancer community and it has been a GODSENT! I tried the baking soda for nausea and within 5 minutes, my nausea is almost completely gone. It would have taken Phenegren over an hour to help. Thanks SO much for this website!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Laura (Orlando, FL) on 12/06/2007
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About 6 months ago, I suddenly woke up with severe nausea and constant burping. Everything I ate and drank made me feel sick. I woke up nautious and went to bed nat ious every day. My quality of life started changing. I did not want to go out anymore and do things because I constantly felt sick. Being newly engaged, this really put a damper on my relationship. Who wants to be around someone that feels sick everyday and to be honest..when you are sick everyday you reach a point where you just want to be alone. I am only 27 years old and I felt like I had put on 10 years or more in the last 6 months. I even told my mother if I had to live the rest of my life like this I might kill myself. Everything made me sick. Even riding in a car. I had a colonoscopy which came back fine. I then had a scope done and showed that I had erosions all in my stomach, throat, and esophogas. I have been on prevacid and aciphex, which did not seem to help at all and the constant burping was just nasty and embarrassing. I got online and found this site and figured I would give the ACV a chance. This is only my 4th day and oh my goodness thank you god!!! I am not nauseous anymore. Riding in a car no longer makes me sick. If I burp it is one good one instead of a million tiny ones and I have energy like I haven't had in years. I have lost 3 pounds in a few days and I am not having bad cravings. I also notice my skin looks better. I also have battled depression for a long time and I actually feel happy. I woke up at 4a.m smiling thinking why am I so happy. This is truley amazing and I can't wait to keep taking it and see what else it does. If you have battled acid reflux believe me I know how horrible it is. Please just try this and you will not regret it!!!


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