Natural Remedies for Nausea: What Science Says Actually Works

Natural Remedies for Nausea: What Actually Works

Why Nausea Happens

Nausea is your body's distress signal — triggered by motion, illness, pregnancy, stress, medications, or digestive upset. While it's rarely dangerous on its own, it can be debilitating. The good news: several well-studied natural options can calm it quickly, without the drowsiness or side effects of OTC drugs.

Natural Options That Actually Help

1. Ginger — the gold standard Ginger (specifically its active compounds gingerols and shogaols) has been studied extensively for nausea. Clinical trials show it's effective for morning sickness, post-operative nausea, motion sickness, and chemotherapy-related nausea. It works by calming the stomach and blocking nausea signals to the brain.

2. Peppermint Peppermint's menthol relaxes the muscles of the GI tract, reducing spasms and the urge to vomit. It's particularly effective for nausea tied to digestive upset, IBS, or indigestion. Peppermint aroma alone has been shown in studies to reduce nausea intensity.

3. Acupressure (P6 point) Pressing the P6 point on your inner wrist (about two finger-widths below the wrist crease) can reduce nausea for some people — especially motion sickness and morning sickness. 

4. Cold air and fresh air Stepping outside or sitting near a fan can interrupt the nausea cycle, especially for motion sickness or heat-related nausea.

5. Small, bland foods An empty stomach often worsens nausea. Plain crackers, toast, or a small amount of easily digestible food can help settle things down.

How Tummydrops Can Help

If you want the benefits of ginger and peppermint in a convenient, travel-friendly form, Tummydrops are made with certified organic ginger and real peppermint — no artificial flavors, no fillers. They're small enough to keep in a purse, pocket, or carry-on, and they work fast because they dissolve slowly in your mouth, delivering the active compounds right where they're needed.

• For ginger-based relief, explore the Ginger collection — including fan favorites like Organic Natural Ginger Tummydrops and Organic Ginger Strawberry.
• For peppermint-based relief, try Natural Peppermint Tummydrops or browse the Mild Flavors collection.
• Can't decide? The Italian Ginger & Peppermint Pack gives you both.

Tips for Best Results

• Keep them on hand before nausea hits — ginger and peppermint work best as a preventive or at the first sign of nausea, not after it's severe.
• Start slow with ginger if you have a sensitive stomach — the mild flavors (Strawberry, Sweet Pear, Butterscotch) are great entry points.
• Pair with hydration — sipping cold water alongside a Tummydrop can amplify relief.
• For motion sickness, take one 20-30 minutes before travel begins.

The Bottom Line

Nausea doesn't have to derail your day. Ginger and peppermint are two of the most evidence-backed natural remedies available — and in lozenge form, they're as easy to use as they are effective. Keep a bag in your bag.