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OTC Casebook: Motion sickness
ANSWER 6
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ANSWER 6
Ginger root is marketed in herbal preparations for travel sickness and nausea. Clinical and experimental studies suggest that ginger has some anti-emetic properties, but firm clinical proof is only available for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.
Acupressure bands worn on the wrists, applying pressure to a 'nei kuan' pressure point, are marketed for prevention of motion sickness, but clinical trials results have been disappointing.
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