Ginger prevents seasickness?

[Largo]

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?

[Splitlip]

Works for me

[aggie99]

Mythbusters did a test on this, if I remember right it did work.

[frogman159]

[texdiveguy]

I like ginger-snap cookies....if I eat a bunch prior to hitting the water will that work?

[Xspect]

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[JTMoney]

Wait, so redheads don't get seasick?

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Phil

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.

[mobeeno]

I am going to take my chances and consume more ginger instead of taking seasickness pills. I wonder if ginger soup is just as effective

[DevilDiver]

Not sure about Ginger...but I always wanted to try Mary Ann.