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On 04/03/2012 3:16 PM, sf wrote:

>>> I sincerely doubt it. Over here, it's supposed to cure sore throats.
>>> In reality, it does what a cough drop or other throat lozenge would do
>>> - provide temporary relief at best.
>>>

>>
>> Don't doubt it. Try it. I find it helps with nausea.

>
> I'm rarely nauseous. Haven't had that kind of flu in years and don't
> get seasick anymore. When I got seasick, the nausea came from being
> dizzy and ginger won't cure dizziness.
>


I had something last month that had me feeling nauseous every evening
for 8 days. I was munching on my candied ginger to keep it under
control, reinforced by Gravol at bedtime.