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Research · Meta-analysis

The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis

What it found

At least 1 g of ginger reduced postoperative nausea/vomiting (RR 0.69) and vomiting (RR 0.61) versus placebo.

Design
Meta-analysis
Year
2006
Sample size
363
Population
surgical patients (5 RCTs)
Intervention
a fixed dose of at least 1 g ginger before surgery vs placebo
Outcome
postoperative nausea and vomiting
Journal
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Citation last checked 2026-06-21.