How to Stop Nausea Fast: What to do if you feel like vomiting? Learn from experts the 5 most effective home remedies to get rid of nausea immediately.

Many times it happens in daily life that without any serious illness, suddenly strange movements start in the stomach, excess saliva starts forming in the mouth and a feeling of vomiting along with nausea starts. Motion sickness (dizziness in a car or bus) during travel, indigestion caused by eating stale or excessively oily-spicy food, acidity, migraine, ‘morning sickness’ of pregnancy in women or excessive mental stress – all these are the main triggers of nausea.

When the nervous system of the stomach sends the opposite signal to the ‘vomiting center’ (Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone) of the brain, the stomach muscles start contracting in the opposite direction. If you too are feeling such discomfort, then instead of immediately running after strong allopathic medicines, it can be calmed down in minutes with the help of natural elements present in the kitchen and acupressure techniques.

According to gastroenterologists and Ayurveda experts, Ginger is the best natural medicine for nausea.

• Biological effects of gingerol: Powerful bioactive compounds called ‘Gingerol’ and ‘Shogaol’ are found in ginger. These elements normalize intestinal contractions and rapidly neutralize the acid produced within the stomach.

• Method of use: Apply a pinch of rock salt and lemon juice on a small piece of fresh ginger and suck it slowly. If eating raw ginger seems spicy, then boil grated ginger in a cup of water, warm it slightly and sip it. Drinking ginger tea 30 minutes before starting the journey does not cause motion sickness at all.

The natural citric acid and alkaline effects present in lemon are able to relieve stomach discomfort in seconds.

• Acid Neutralization: When excessive bile or gastric juice increases in the stomach, nausea occurs. Lemon juice helps in balancing the pH level of the stomach and its sour taste instantly removes bitterness from the mouth.

• Method of use: Cut a fresh lemon in half, sprinkle some black salt and roasted cumin powder on it. Lightly heat it on the pan for 10-15 seconds and then lick it slowly. Additionally, even just smelling the peel of a fresh lemon, its strong citrus scent instantly calms the brain’s nausea receptors.

If you want instant relief without eating or drinking anything, the ‘P6’ technique of acupressure is the most effective and scientifically proven method.

• The magic point is located on the wrist: Place your three fingers (index, middle finger, and ring finger) on the inside of your wrist, just below the palm. The pit between the two main tendons of the wrist, just below the third finger, is called the ‘Pericardium 6’ (P6) point.

• Pressurizing technique: Apply moderate to strong pressure on this point with the thumb of your other hand and massage in circular motion for 2 to 3 minutes. After this repeat the same process on the other wrist. This pressure sends a direct signal to the brain through the nervous system to stop the urge to vomit.

Peppermint is known for its cooling and anti-spasmodic properties.

• muscle relaxant: The menthol present in mint calms the spasms of the stomach and esophagus, preventing food from rising back up.

• Method of use: Wash 4-5 fresh mint leaves and chew them directly or drink mint extract/tea. If you are in a closed room or car, immediately go to an open window. Sitting in the open fresh air, take a deep breath through the nose for 4 seconds and exhale slowly through the mouth for 6 seconds (4-7-8 technique). It calms the feeling of vomiting by activating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system.

This traditional recipe from Indian kitchen provides instant relief from nausea caused by indigestion and gas.

• Anti-emetic properties: Clove contains an element called ‘Eugenol’, which has natural anesthetic and anti-emetic (prevents vomiting) properties. Fennel calms the heat in the stomach.

• Method of use: Put one clove and half spoon of fennel in the mouth and chew it slowly and keep swallowing its juice. If you are experiencing frequent sour belching, boil one spoon fennel and one clove in water, cool it and drink it. It calms gastric irritation and improves digestion.

• Do not lie straight on the bed immediately: Lying flat when you feel like vomiting allows stomach acid to directly enter the food pipe. Always rest in a semi-sitting posture with the head supported by a pillow and elevated at 45 degrees.

• Do not drink too much water at once: If there is heaviness in the stomach, drinking a full glass of water at once can immediately trigger vomiting. Always drink water or ORS in spoons or small sips.

• Avoiding heavy and sweet foods: Until the stomach becomes completely normal, completely stay away from milk, cheese, fried foods and extremely sweet sweets. Eat easily digestible things like boiled rice, toast or banana (BRAT Diet) only when your stomach is light.