Natural motion sickness remedy

Motion sickness happens when the brain receives mismatched information from the eyes, inner ear and body about movement. It may cause nausea, sweating, dizziness, headache or Vomiting, especially during boat, car, bus or aircraft travel.

People vary in sensitivity. Anxiety, strong smells, reading while moving and looking down at a screen can make symptoms harder to manage.

Choose a seat with the smoothest view and least movement: look towards the horizon, keep your head supported, and use fresh air when possible. Avoid reading or using a screen during movement. A light meal and small sips of water may be easier than a heavy or greasy meal.

Plan breaks on road journeys and carry water, simple snacks and a bag. Ginger or acupressure helps some people, but evidence and response vary. Check with a pharmacist before using any remedy, particularly if you are pregnant, have glaucoma, or take medicines that cause drowsiness.

Get medical advice if vomiting continues after travel, you cannot keep fluids down, you faint, or dizziness does not settle. Urgent assessment is needed for severe headache, chest pain, weakness, confusion, blood in vomit, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine.

Ask which option suits your journey, when to use it, whether it may impair driving, and how to manage symptoms if you have another condition. A Travel Health Consultation can help when travel is long, remote or medically complex.