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Warm ginger or fennel infusion
Common to several Asian and European traditions
A warm, caffeine-free drink after meals — a gentle habit rather than a remedy.
About 5 minutes
Daily if you enjoy it
How to do it
- 1Steep a few slices of fresh ginger, or a teaspoon of crushed fennel seed, in hot water for five minutes.
- 2Drink slowly after a meal, or in the late afternoon instead of coffee.
What the evidence says
Ginger has some evidence for nausea specifically. For everyday digestion this is best framed as a comforting habit, not a treatment.
Be careful if
- •Herbal preparations can interact with medication, including blood thinners — check with a pharmacist.
- •Persistent digestive symptoms deserve a proper look by a doctor.
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