Effect of Ginger Drinks on Nausea Vomiting in the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to describe the effects of consumption ginger drinks to against nausea vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the experiment method, ginger drink was given to patient with a dose of 250 mg of ginger, 250 mL of hot water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. The ginger drink was consumed 2 times daily for 7 days and measured use Index Rhodes. The result showed that ginger drinks can reduces nausea vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. The main chemical contains of ginger are shogaols, gingerols, bisapolene, zingiberol, sesquiphellandrene, atsiri oil dan resin. Content of ginger that has been researched in effect to prevent nausea vomiting. Based on the result, we conclude that the ginger drinks reduce nausea vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. Thus, we believe that this drink will be effective for further developments regarding pregnancy patient.