Natural Remedies for Nausea: Effective Home Treatments

Bitters

Posted by Pmstar (San Diego, Ca) on 08/08/2009
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Bartenders Cure for Nausea: Bitters stops nausea quickly. Bitters is used on most bars to make Manhattans. About 10 drops of bitters in a small glass of 7 up or ginger ale will settle even the worst naseau. Just sip it. You can buy Bitters in a liquor store or grocery store that sells alcohol. The best part about knowing this little trick is that its available when you are out for the evening so no need to suffer or go home. Just ask the bartender for a little bitters and 7-up.

Bitters also stops hiccups on contact. A little straight Bitters in your mouth will stop it dead. If you're out its usually sprinkled on a lime or orange to make it tolerable and you simply suck it off the lime. Hiccups are gone.

I'm not a drinker but my friends are and if I go out for the night they harrass me for not drinking. I simply order Bitters and 7up in a rock glass and it looks like I'm drinking a mixed drink and no one feels a need to talk me into having a drink. It tastes good - kind of like a sweet spiced ice tea.

Applesauce

Posted by Christy (Henderson, KY) on 02/01/2009
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I have been sick for the past few days with a stomach bug and sinus infection. I have been using steam to loosen the sinus' up and it has worked well along with the antibiotics; then the stomach bug sat in and I started vomiting non stop with nausea so bad I couldn't stand up or move to fast w/o vomiting.

I tried all the remedies on here for nausea (ACV, cold washcloths, baking soda) I even tried Pepto, and they all caused to to puke more. After having nothing to eat or drink (held down anyway) for over 4hrs, I went into the kitchen and got out cold organic applesauce, and started eating small spoonfuls and within 30 mins, my nausea stopped; and I haven't puked since. I ate about a tsp every 5 mins or so for 30 mins.

I dunno if it is just the antibiotics finally starting to work, or if the applesauce REALLY did work, but either way; I thought I would pass this on, since I remember my Mom making me eat it when I was sick and it made me feel better; and thought it would be good for kiddos, and people that the other things didn't work for.

Thanks again for the great ideas and remedies Earth Clinic!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Phil (Dearing, Ga, USA) on 11/28/2009
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Hi Ken. My wife had her gallbladder removed about 4 years ago. She sometimes suffers, what is similar to gallbladder attacks. It has been said somewhere, that people still get stones in their BILE DUCTS after the gallbladder has been removed.

What we do for her is a shot glass or 2 tablespoons of raw applecider vinegar/ unfiltered in a glass ( 8oz ) of room temperature apple juice. She will down this and the pain and nausea is gone pretty fast. She just does this when ever she has pain or bad nausea.

You may also want to consider charcoal tablets as they are suppose to help with all kinds of stomach issues...Gas, bloating and nausea.

And I know this is not a natural remedy and I do still have my gallbladder, but when I have severe nausea...I take motion sickness pills and it goes away quickly.

Hope this helps.

Cold, Wet Compress

Posted by Darcy (Columbus, OH) on 01/19/2007
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A cold, wet compress layed across the throat will dramatically reduce or eliminate nausea. It might even keep you from vomiting if you're on the edge.

Hot Bath

Posted by Bri (Mobile, AL) on 04/17/2006
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A hot bath helps too. It reduces nausea and cramps.

Coconut Cream

Posted by IbogaQueen (Cameroon) on 09/19/2024 17 posts
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I have tried most of the nausea remedies here but the only one that really works for me and my friends is eating FAT. Cream (coconut or dairy) especially but oil or butter also works.

However keep in mind that dairy cream can cause nausea if it is not raw A2/A2. Basically whatever they sell at the store is unhealthy and some people are sensitive to that.

Baking Soda

Posted by AB (CA) on 09/29/2024

Being nauseated doesn't mean you have indigestion. Check your liver and kidney blood markers, urine as well. Meantime take milk thistle and dandelion supplements/teas. Better get your lab work done before starting the supplements. Just pay online and go to the nearest lab. These tests could be done without doctor's script. You can try baking soda on empty stomach, dissolve thorough, but it is for indigestion. Your story suggests you have side effect from the antibiotic.

I personally take NAC, Premier by Premier Research Labs when I feel my liver needs some help. Milk thistle is one of the ingredients. Go easy on this supplement. Only take as recommended.
Lastly, if you are otherwise healthy, no heart issues, BP issues, get a detox IV which is available pretty much everywhere, they would even come to your home. They are very experienced in determining what will work better for you. Make sure you tell them about your health problems. Make sure they run an Ethical Practice, meaning they would not force on you unnecessary treatments and would refer you to someone who could help if they believe they are not. IV would work faster. But again, if you get a feeling they just want to "sell” you their IV's, don't hesitate to refuse. Chronically ill people should be careful as too much good stuff at once could have an opposite effect. When I wanted to get IV treatments at home, I spoke with them first, explaining the state of my health. They agreed that they should start very slow with me, meaning weaker solutions and a longer drip time (longer than a standard 30min or an hour).

P.S. Do not take Ondansetron for nausea, even if it is prescribed by a doctor. They should do EKG and ask you about arrhythmia. It could be fatal for people with arrhythmia. Most doctors don't know that.

Wormwood

Posted by Lauren (Detroit, MI) on 08/02/2021
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I don't often get stomach aches, but when I do, I take wormwood. It also treats and prevents nausea, so I'll take wormwood if I'm anticipating nausea as well (like from certain supplements). It is absolutely foul tasting, so if you plan on taking this for when you get sick, you might want to familiarize yourself with the taste first. That said, there really is nothing better for digestive issues.

You can take it as either a tea or a tincture. You can take the tincture by putting a dropperful in a small glass of water. For the tea, I use one teaspoon in one cup of hot water and steep for five minutes. When I have a stomach ache, I won't bother bringing the water to boil since I want to drink it as soon as possible.

Ginger

Posted by Mercedes (Greenville, NC) on 02/28/2015
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Ginger helps! I was nauseated yesterday and my mother had ginger mints in her car. I sucked on one and within 10 minutes I felt better. However I can't eat them back to back. They are strong. They make me burp as well.

Ginger

Posted by Erin (North Carolina) on 04/21/2014
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I keep ginger candy on hand because it cures my occasional indigestion. But yesterday I had terrible nausea, likely from something I ate. All I could do was lay there with my eyes closed. I didn't believe that ginger could help but my husband convinced me to take a piece of ginger candy. Within 5 minutes I felt 90% better, the nausea was totally gone and I just had a little bit of yucky feeling for the rest of the day.

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Tanya (Atlanta) on 08/06/2024

Doctors give Ondansetron for nausea left and right until their first case of fatal arrhythmia or bradycardia. Even then, they won't admit the role this medicine had played in the patient's death.
It should never be given without knowing a patient's medical history and EKG. It is a double edged sword.

So thank you for the advice.

Breath Mints

Posted by Amber (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) on 08/09/2011
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Tic Tacs help with nausea amazingly well... But only the white ones. I am guessing it is the mint in them but it works for all my friends too. I carry them around with me everywhere. I often get queasy feeling and they work very fast.

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Kristina (Franklin, Tn) on 08/02/2011
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I don't know why, but for the past couple of days my stomach has just been so queazy. So this morning I decided to look up remedies. I read all the comments on this one and tried it. At first I didn't think it was going to work and then out of the blue I realized I felt fine. It really does work and I'm gonna carry these in my purse today:)

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Hunter (Nashville, Tn) on 05/29/2011

When you take a sniff of the alcohol, it numbs the nerve that controls the stomach. Remember that this is only temporary. If you have to use these more than once, you should probably go to a doctor.

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Philestewart (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on 09/04/2010
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I am currently sitting in my bathroom feeling very nauseated, I came across this post and grabbed the rubbing alcohol out of my medicine cabinet. I just took a big sniff of it and felt immediate relief. I still feel a little sick but I definitely feel much better.

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Sherri (Indianapolis, Indiana, Usa) on 02/17/2010
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I developed nausea about 1.5 hours after eating dinner and tried using the alcohol swab suggestion after reading it. I had immediate relief of what I thought was going to turn into a lot more than just the nausea. I feel 100% better now. I love this site.

Bitters

Posted by Pmstar (San Diego, Us) on 01/05/2010
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Yes Bitters does contain alcohol - about the same as vanilla extract but a few drops does not add up to enough to be concerned about unless of course you are an alcoholic and it might trigger a craving.

Alcohol Swabs

Posted by Diandra (Jacksonville, FL) on 07/07/2009
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Alcohol Swabs for Nausea:

I tried this immediately after reading the suggestion and my nausea vanished. I was just about to call into work sick. Thanks.

Unsweetened Blackberry Juice

Posted by Beverly (Hart, MI) on 06/27/2009
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My family has used blackberry juice for nausea for as long as I can remember. My mother always had some on hand, and most of us have adopted this practice. One of my brothers used it faithfully when he was going through chemotherapy. He said it was the thing that kept him going. He had a very difficult time keeping anything down.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Ali (Orlando, Florida) on 04/12/2008
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I had been a bit drained and tired all day. About an hour ago I was shakey, a bit nauseous and weak. I sent my bf out to get me some apple juice. The moment I had 1 cup of apple juice and 2 TBL spoons of ACV, i felt INSTANT relief. I was definitely not expecting it. My bf had food poisoning or some kind of stomach bug over the past day and I was scared I might get it too. I went ahead and took the concoction and I feel fine besides the heartburn which will reside in a few minutes. I dont have as much gas in my stomach and my shakiness has lessened. :) I hope I had enough liquid with the ACV since this is my first time trying it.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Sam (Florida, US) on 11/23/2014

If you do indeed have h.pylori, read everything you can find about treating it with antibiotics before actually taking it. I have h.pylori and refused to take antibiotics.

ACV-only Bragg brand works for me, other brands I tried gave me a stomach pain.