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Old 04-18-2008, 10:27 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I have been told that consuming ginger thickens the inner ear fluid, thereby reducing the effect of seasickness.

Any opinions whether this is fact or legend?
The fact that ginger can reduce sea sickness for most people has been proven numerous times.

However, the mechanism you cite, of thickening the inner ear fluid, should be viewed with suspicion. I highly doubt that's what does it.
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