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Does Ginger Tea Make You Feel Better When You're Sick?

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dandefigio Thu 06-Aug-26 11:19:31

Whenever I feel run down and come down with a cold or a cough, I usually lose my appetite. On days like that, I keep things simple- a warm cup of ginger tea, plenty of fluids, and as much rest as I can get.

I don't think of ginger tea as a cure, but I do find that a warm drink can be soothing when my throat is irritated and it really helps me feel a little more comfortable in recovery.

Do you have a favorite drink or home remedy when you're dealing with a cold or sore throat?

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Madgran77 Thu 06-Aug-26 11:28:25

Ginger works for me if feeling nauseous

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ViceVersa Thu 06-Aug-26 12:10:09

When I was pregnant with my first child and suffering with morning sickness, my doctor advised me to have a cup of tea and a ginger biscuit before I even got out of bed. And it did work!

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teabagwoman Thu 06-Aug-26 13:19:38

Ginger in any form helps me with nausea. For colds and the like it’s honey, lemon and glycerin for me.

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tanith Thu 06-Aug-26 13:21:44

No I don't like anything with ginger in it but it obviously helps some.

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Grandmadinosaur Thu 06-Aug-26 13:22:08

Yes it works for me either ginger tea or a ginger biscuit if I’m having a dizzy spell.

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Wyllow3 Thu 06-Aug-26 13:22:30

I just adore ginger in any shape or form and it always helps my tum. "Belvoir"cordial is excellent in ginger brand btw on a hot day and you can make it strong.

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TerriBull Thu 06-Aug-26 13:34:22

I think ginger is renowned for alleviating sickness, I think I remember drinking ginger tea and having a ginger biscuit or two when I had ongoing nausea in the early stages of pregnancy.

I do like ginger anyway.

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DamaskRose Thu 06-Aug-26 13:38:17

Wyllow3

I just adore ginger in any shape or form and it always helps my tum. "Belvoir"cordial is excellent in ginger brand btw on a hot day and you can make it strong.

Me too, Wyllow3, but didn’t know about Belvoir cordial so I’ll be trying that!

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