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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 2/22/2021 1:25:50 PM

HOME REMEDIES FOR NAUSEA/ VOMITING

Be it morning sickness, a humongous meal, a long drive, a boat ride, stomach flu, excess acid secretion or just a hangover, that sudden uneasy and queasy feeling leading up to vomiting is never a pleasant experience and can dampen or ruin anyone’s mood in an instance. This uneasy sensation is called Nausea, whilst the expulsion of contaminated substances is called Vomiting, throwing up or emesis. Although, the discomfort is usually related to pregnancy wherein 70 – 80 % of expectant mothers are likely to experience nausea, it can also affect otherwise healthy individuals. Vomiting and nausea are usually co-related to each other as sometimes after vomiting, nausea goes away whereas other times nausea may happen without any visible vomit. Nausea can be acute and shortlived, or it can be prolonged. When prolonged, it can even complicate the condition and cause dehydration. Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old remedial science refers nausea as hrillasa, a condition often accompanied by vomiting (chardi) and salivation (praseka) and is mostly associated with dosha imbalance and indigestion (ajirna). A perfect balance between the three doshas maintains good health in an individual. Although dreadfully uncomfortable, vomiting or nausea can sometimes be beneficial as it enables the body to get rid of toxic substances and is hence considered as one of the five principal modalities of Panchakarma therapy. Both nausea and vomiting are often signs of high Pitta doshas in the stomach. The increased acid secretions may irritate the gastric mucous membrane which may result in the sickly feeling in the stomach and mouth leading up to emesis. What Are The General Causes Of Nausea? Nausea itself is not a disease but an underlying symptomatic condition that arises due to the following causative factors: • Pregnancy • Motion sickness • Sea-sickness • Emotional stress • Medication-induced vomiting • Intense pain • Food poisoning • GERD or heart burn • Stomach flu • Excessive consumption of alcohol