Abstract
The potential antiemetic effect of two different oral doses of the herbal remedy ginger (Zingiber officinale) to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting in 180 patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy was investigated in this randomized, double-blinded trial. Ginger failed to reduce the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after these procedures.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
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Antiemetics / therapeutic use*
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Double-Blind Method
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Female
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Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
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Middle Aged
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / prevention & control*
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Prospective Studies
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Risk Assessment
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Zingiber officinale*
Substances
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Antiemetics
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Plant Extracts