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Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) may decrease the severity and frequency of headache symptoms. Ginger may prove to be beneficial due to its ability to inhibit inflammation in blood vessels.

  • When taken after the onset of a migraine attack, ginger offers some relief of symptoms.
  • Ginger may also reduce nausea.
  • Individuals with gallstones should not use ginger supplements.
  • The safety of ginger supplements in pregnancy has not been established.
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Last reviewed on: May 2010
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