Ginger Guide

Ginger is traditionally used to help relieve digestive upset and can help prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. Learn about its uses and what to consider when choosing a supplement.¹

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Quick Answers

What is ginger used for?

Ginger is traditionally used to help relieve nausea, indigestion, digestive spasms, and other digestive discomfort.¹

Can ginger help with motion sickness?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes ginger for helping prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and seasickness.¹

When should you take ginger for motion sickness?

Health Canada recommends taking a single dose 30 minutes before travel. Always follow the individual product label.¹

Can ginger help with coughs and colds?

Ginger is traditionally used in herbal medicine as an expectorant and cough suppressant to help relieve bronchitis, coughs, and colds.¹

What is ginger?

Ginger, or Zingiber officinale, is a plant whose underground stem, called a rhizome, has a long history of use in food and traditional herbal medicine.¹ 

In supplements, ginger may be used as dried ginger or a concentrated extract. It’s commonly used for nausea, motion sickness, indigestion, and digestive discomfort.¹

How is ginger used?

Health Canada recognizes ginger for helping prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and seasickness.¹  

It’s also traditionally used to relieve digestive upset, including nausea, indigestion, digestive spasms, and abdominal discomfort, as well as coughs and colds.¹ 

Which health goals can ginger support?

Digestive Health

Ginger is traditionally used to help relieve digestive upset, including nausea, indigestion, and digestive spasms.¹

Motion Sickness Relief

Ginger can help prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and seasickness.¹

Cold & Cough Relief

Ginger is traditionally used as an expectorant and cough suppressant to help relieve coughs, colds, and bronchitis.¹

How can ginger fit into your routine?

Ginger can be useful in everyday situations where nausea or digestive discomfort tends to show up. 

  • Before travel: Ginger may help prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.¹ 
  • After meals: It’s traditionally used for indigestion and digestive discomfort.¹ 
  • When your stomach feels unsettled: Ginger may help relieve nausea and digestive spasms.¹ 
  • Use it your way: Ginger can be enjoyed in food or tea as well as supplements. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

What should you look for in a ginger supplement?

Start with what you need, then choose a product that fits your life.

  • Check the intended use: Look for nausea, motion sickness, or digestive-support claims. 
  • Check the extract: Compare the extract ratio and equivalent ginger amount. 
  • Check the plant part: Health Canada’s ginger monograph specifies the rhizome.¹ 
  • Review the formula: Ginger may be used alone or with other herbal ingredients. 
  • Read the cautions: Follow the product’s warnings and seek advice if symptoms persist or worsen.¹ 
  • Look for an NPN: Choose a licensed natural health product with an eight-digit NPN. 
  • Look for quality: Jamieson products are backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

For more than 100 years, Jamieson has combined scientific expertise with rigorous quality testing. Every product is backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

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FAQs
Can ginger help with nausea?

Yes. Ginger is traditionally used to help relieve nausea and digestive upset and is specifically recognized by Health Canada for preventing nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.¹

Does ginger help with motion sickness?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes ginger for helping prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and seasickness.¹

When should I take ginger before travelling?

Health Canada’s monograph recommends taking a single dose 30 minutes before travel for motion sickness prevention. Always follow the directions on your product label.¹

Sources

1. Health Canada. Ginger — Zingiber officinale Monograph. Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate. Updated December 19, 2025.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/dbImages/mono_ginger_english.pdf