Root ginger remedy

[Batty1290]

Hi. Some say that migraines can be triggered by a food source. Ginger is supposed to settled upset stomachs / nausea. So, I'm trying a small slice of root ginger, finely chopped, soaked in hot water, ie like a cup of tea. So far it seems to be helping.

Has anyone else tried this?

[TeaInAPot]

I’ve tried ginger tea but only in teabags. I hope it works for you - let us know!

[babs1234]

Does it just help upset tummy or does it help migraine

[Batty1290 in reply to babs1234]

Hi. So far, the migraines have not stopped, but have not been as severe. eg no vomiting, pain tolerable, and they haven't lasted as long.

Perhaps I need to take a more concentrated does?

There have been times when I thought one would develop, so I had a drink of root ginger, and no migraine developed.

Has anyone else tried this?

[babs1234 in reply to Batty1290]

You can buy ginger capsules I wonder if they would work as welll

[Batty1290 in reply to babs1234]

I've not heard of ginger capsules. I guess that is something else to try.

[amatsu17]

Root ginger has an effect on the circulatory system by relaxing blood vessels and increasing circulation. If your migraine is associated with cold hands and feet then ginger could help. Best way is to grate or chop ginger root( a piece as about the size of your thumb). Steep in 8-12 ounces of hot water for 2 -3 hours in order to preserve the essential oils in the tea. Drink as often as you can. Alternatively you can buy a tincture and add to water(less work but not as tasty)

[Batty1290 in reply to amatsu17]

Thanks for this post amatsu17. I can't say that I associate cold hands /feet with migraine - they always cold. That sounds like a lot of ginger - I was using thumb nail sized slice, and I used boiling water. I didn't have any guidance on this, I just had a go at it.

[Miche123]

Hi Batty1290 I find this very interesting as I was originally diagnosed with inner ear problems and was put on betahistine one of the side affects was nausea so from chemist direct I acquired some bio concept ginger capsules which were very affective for this recently I saw a specialist he thinks I have hormonal migraines I will see if they help this as I have stopped taking the betahistine

[Batty1290 in reply to Miche123]

Hi Miche123

Thanks for this info. I was wondering how the specialist concluded it was hormonal?

Do let us know how you get on with the ginger.

[Miche123 in reply to Batty1290]

He said because it seem to be bad the day the period started and last for a couple of days

[Wgeorge]

Not sure, I tried ginger and got the worst headache

[Batty1290 in reply to Wgeorge]

Sorry to hear you got worse. Hope you feel better soon. I wonder if its like medicine - some work for some people, but others have bad reactions?

[Batty1290 in reply to Wgeorge]

I maybe wrong, but does one lot of meds dilate blood vessels, and another decreases them? ie 2 sorts of migraine, and you may need the decreasing sort if ginger is a dilator. It maybe worth chatting with GP, or further googling.

[creativeK]

I was told by a vestibular physiotherapist that ginger causes blood vessels to expand which can help ease migraine. It helps me. I use a teaspoon of grated ginger in a mug of boiling water and find it helps and can be an alternative to migraleve meds. I put it into icecube trays, top up with water and freeze, so it's always ready when I need it.

[Miche123 in reply to creativeK]

Hi yes interesting I have ginger capsules I am waiting to see if they are working on the hormonal migranes

[Batty1290 in reply to creativeK]

That's an excellent idea. Thanks.