Home Remedies for an Upset Stomach

In addition to being used as a cooking spice, ginger has been used therapeutically for thousands of years. Most of the medicinal benefits of ginger are for gastrointestinal ailments, such as diarrhea, upset stomach, colic, and nausea due to cancer treatments, pregnancy and motion sickness. This root is also used to help treat arthritis and certain heart conditions. If you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication, check with your pharmacist to make sure ginger will not interact poorly with your medications.