Abstract

This study assesses the effects of ginger on nausea and vomiting caused by pregnancy and compares it with metoclopramide medicine. This study was a randomized double-blind controlled trial. Metoclopramide, Ginger and placebo were putted in similar capsules. The medicines were administered three times a day. Then the Rhodes questionnaire was completed and its score were calculated. Data were analyzed by Chi square test, ANOVA and Repeated measurement. The intensity of changes in nausea, vomiting and Rhodes during study were statistically different in two groups of ginger and metoclopramide compared with placebo (p < 0.05), but it was not statistically significant between two groups of ginger and metoclopramide. According to our study, ginger is less effective than metoclopramide in reducing nausea and vomiting but it could be a good alternative for metoclopramide.

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Authors

Mohammadbeigi R, Shahgeibi S, Soufizadeh N, Rezaiie M, Farhadifar F

Institution

Gynecology Unit, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.

Source

Pakistan journal of biological sciences: PJBS 14:16 2011 Aug 15 pg 817-20

MeSH

Adult
Antiemetics
Double-Blind Method
Female
Ginger
Humans
Metoclopramide
Nausea
Placebos
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Treatment Outcome
Vomiting
Young Adult

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22545357