Implementing Standardised Rhodes Index to measure the Efficacy of ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) in pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting

Background: To estimate the efficacy of ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) in pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting.

Methods: A total of 30 women with pregnancy of 4-16 weeks, suffering from nausea and vomiting were included in this study (n=30). Subjects were given ginger extract 250 mg, 3 times a day half an hour before food for 1 week. Severity of vomiting was assessed by Rhodes Index of Nausea and Vomiting.

Results: Effect with the ginger extract in pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting was assessed at the end of treatment (day 7) and compared with the baseline values. (p<0.005)

Conclusions: Ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) helps in reducing severity, frequency of pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting.

Ginger extract, Zingiber officinale, pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting

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