Mari1023 Posted November 18, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hi,Iread on this wonderful thread that Ginger Candy/root is great for motion sickness. However, I've tried various store to purchase this item but I can't seem to find it. I looked at my local supermarket (Publix), CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens and I haven't been able tofind. Could someone give me some direction. As always thank you..... Mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes2 Posted November 18, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Is there a Trader Joe's near you? They carry all kinds of ginger treats. If not, you can email me your address and I can pick you up some. -patty.. pcakes2@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuViNiTCuZiCaN Posted November 18, 2005 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I have found it at upscale markets in the bulk food section area. Hope this helps. Luv;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky3229 Posted November 18, 2005 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I had been looking for some too. Trader Joe's had some candy, but I questioned the amount of ginger actually in them. I opted for ginger supplements-GNC has them. I couldn't find them at regular drug stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rileyreb Posted November 18, 2005 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2005 walmart has ginger pills for a little under $4. 100 pills in the bottle. i was watching MythBusters on discovery channel last night and they tried to find a cure for seasickness. ginger pills worked the best among the remedies they tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b8tzm Posted November 18, 2005 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hi,Iread on this wonderful thread that Ginger Candy/root is great for motion sickness. However, I've tried various store to purchase this item but I can't seem to find it. I looked at my local supermarket (Publix), CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens and I haven't been able tofind. Could someone give me some direction. As always thank you..... Mari Walgreens has ginger / ginger root pills and puts them in an ad 1 free with 1 every now & then. Note there are several different strengths of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthsun Posted November 18, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hi,Iread on this wonderful thread that Ginger Candy/root is great for motion sickness. However, I've tried various store to purchase this item but I can't seem to find it. I looked at my local supermarket (Publix), CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens and I haven't been able tofind. Could someone give me some direction. As always thank you..... Mari any bulk foods (candy) store or area in supermarket. It works, too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sablerose Posted November 18, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Walgreens for ginger capsules, OR: One of the only mass-produced candies on the market right now that has actual ginger extract in it (you can't have "ginger flavoring," it's the phytochemicals in the actual ginger that help your stomach) are ginger altoids in the gold tin. It worked great for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted November 18, 2005 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Altoids.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taszmom Posted November 18, 2005 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Stay away from the ginger candy...it makes you really thirsty. I swear by the ginger capsules...works like a charm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgetta Posted November 18, 2005 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thanks for the info on where to get ginger tablets and candy. In Alaska the tour ships that went out into the bays near Seward sold a canned drink that contained real ginger. You can make a tea out of ginger by grating ginger root and then steeping in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Strain and drink, adding sugar or sweetner as desired. I'd thought about making some up and taking it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgetta Posted November 18, 2005 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Very Strong Ginger Drink Adapted from New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant Warm in the winter for a great, soothing drink. Also good for an upset stomach. 6 C boiling water2 t whole clove1 C grated, peeled ginger root4 cinnamon sticks1 C sugarPour boiling water over other ingredients in a non-reactive container (such as a glass gallon jug). Let sit for at least one hour in a warm place. Strain in fine sieve or cloth. Store in non-reactive container in fridge. Serve cool or warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name game Posted November 18, 2005 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2005 My mother who gets violently seasick swears by the ginger pills. She's been on over 15 cruises and the ginger pills save her life. She has never gotten sick since taking them. Get the supplements, much better than the candy. Any drug store or vitamin store should have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycaveat Posted November 18, 2005 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2005 How does Ginger Ale work? When and how many ginger pills should one take to avoid sea sickness? Or is this something one takes after feeling a little queasy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgetta Posted November 18, 2005 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Ginger Ale no longer contains ginger - just ginger flavoring. Doesn't do any good for seasickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hole_fan Posted November 18, 2005 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2005 You can get all types of ginger, including root and candy at Cost Plus/World Market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatful Posted November 18, 2005 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Ginger Capsules at Wal Mart & Target 100 in a bottle 550mg for $3.87 a bottle. A dosage is 2 capsules. Not a prescription but asked Pharmacist, she said some people swear by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskier Posted November 19, 2005 #18 Share Posted November 19, 2005 We took the Bonine at night and took a ginger pill in the morning with no effects of motion sickness. I picked mine up at Walmart. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Oma Posted November 19, 2005 #19 Share Posted November 19, 2005 We have small children going with us. I figured the ginger candy will be better because I don't know if I could get them to swallow the capsules. I picked the ginger candy up at a health food store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsforme Posted November 19, 2005 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2005 We have small children going with us. I figured the ginger candy will be better because I don't know if I could get them to swallow the capsules. I picked the ginger candy up at a health food store. If you open up the capsule, you can empty the contents into applesauce or pudding and spoon it to the kids. They might not like the taste of the ginger candy as it's very strong. They won't taste the tiny pellets that are inside the capsules. My doctor taught me that trick and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted November 19, 2005 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Where in CANADA can I find this.. anyone know??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4kixx Posted November 19, 2005 #22 Share Posted November 19, 2005 DH is at Target as we speak. He said they have the 550mg ginger capsules for $3.89 with a $2.00 off coupon for this purchase. Haven't tried this remedy, but have a few family members who take others meds and may not want to add dramamine or bonine to the mix. Wish us luck! Leaving for the airport in 3 hours and heading straight for Gamma :eek: A~:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonadrienne Posted November 19, 2005 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I got mine at the grocery store in the spice section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXParrothead Posted November 19, 2005 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I saw this on Mythbusters. They found that ginger works just as well as Bonine. They used the methods that NASA uses to test seasickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire_rules Posted November 20, 2005 #25 Share Posted November 20, 2005 walmart has ginger pills for a little under $4. 100 pills in the bottle. i was watching MythBusters on discovery channel last night and they tried to find a cure for seasickness. ginger pills worked the best among the remedies they tested. I got very sick on the first couple days on the Victory due to extremely rocky seas thanks to Tammy. My father bought some crystalized Ginger from Penzys and I tried it and never helped. I did finally use the ginger pills I bought at Walmart and it worked. Every morning I took one Bonine and one Ginger pill. No worries about drug interactions. Oh, and try to keep something in your stomach. My room service saw I was sick and mentioned half the crew was too and he brought me an apple and told me it would help and it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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