Ginger is legendary. Yes, it is. Dr. James Duke, a U.S. Department of Agriculture authority on medicinal plants, said so. Washington PostThere is a legend about ginger and motion sickness. To prevent seasickness, fishermen used ginger root.
What does this have do with vertigo, you ask? Vertigo is a condition that causes the world to seem to be moving around someone (via theCleveland Clinic). Researchers have also looked at ginger root as a treatment for seasickness. They’ve also discovered it can help with vertigo (per The Washington Post). One study that involved 80 naval cadets showed that ginger root could help with seasickness. It suppressed vertigo, nausea and vomiting. One study that looked at motion sickness was focused on vertigo. This study concluded that ginger root might be able to treat vertigo. This study, however, only included eight participants and was focused on vertigo that is inner ear-related. Despite this, all eight participants found ginger to be beneficial.
Does this mean that you should chew ginger root if your symptoms include vertigo and motion sickness? According to Dr. Duke, you can add ginger powder or grated root to your tea. Psychologist Daniel Mowrey has also told the Washington Post about ginger and seasickness. He said that eating dry ginger plainly can harm your esophagus.