Ingredients & measurements
- Fresh ginger: 1–2 cm piece (about 1 tsp grated or 4–5 thin slices)
- Fresh lemon juice: 1–2 tsp
- Water: 1 cup (250 ml)
- Optional: ½ tsp honey (only if you like a little sweetness)
How to prepare
- Bring the water to a gentle boil.
- Add ginger, reduce heat, and simmer 5–10 minutes (longer = stronger).
- Strain into a cup, add lemon juice.
- Sweeten lightly if needed.
Benefits
- Ginger helps block nausea signals in the gut
- Lemon freshens the stomach and reduces queasiness
- Helps with bloating and indigestion, too
Best time to take
- First thing in the morning (before getting out of bed if possible)
- Or sip between meals when nausea hits
Shelf/fridge life
- Fresh is best
- Can be refrigerated up to 24 hours in a covered glass jar
Usage tips
- Sip slowly, don’t gulp
- If ginger feels too strong, use less or shorten the simmer time
Ginger candies or biscuits can complement this on rough days