Anti-motion sickness properties of ginger capsules, peppermint oil inhalation, acupressure wristbands and Vitamin B6: A survey of pharmacy students
1 College of Pharmacy, Howard University, Washington, D.C. 20059, USA.
2 Independent Researcher, 1409 Jackson Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, USA.
Research Article
International Journal of Scholarly Research in Biology and Pharmacy, 2024, 04(02), 012–018.
Article DOI: 10.56781/ijsrbp.2024.4.2.0024
Publication history:
Received on 23 April 2024; revised on 03 June 2024; accepted on 06 June 2024
Abstract:
Motion sickness, a prevalent condition affecting 46-67% of individuals, presents discomfort and challenges for frequent travelers. This paper explores two main topics: first, it reviews the effectiveness of herbal remedies in managing motion sickness, revealing varied outcomes across different studies. Studies on ginger present inconsistent findings regarding its anti-motion sickness activity, though it is considered a safe option for managing nausea during pregnancy. Peppermint oil aromatherapy, especially when combined with other oils, effectively reduces postoperative nausea, though not significantly on its own compared to saline. Acupressure wristbands have yielded variable outcomes, showing benefits in some studies for reducing nausea during pregnancy. Vitamin B6 supplementation has demonstrated benefits for nausea and vomiting, particularly during pregnancy, improving symptoms effectively. The second topic was to explore the knowledge and opinions of pharmacy students on the topic. The survey data presents demographic and professional backgrounds of 39 Howard University pharmacy students, showing a majority of females (74.36%), with the age group being primarily between 18-30 years. Most participants reside in Maryland and other states outside the local D.C. area. Over half have worked in pharmacy-related jobs, and a majority hold a bachelor's degree. The knowledge section of the survey indicates a-72.5% average correct response rate, with the highest correctness in understanding motion sickness's physiological causes. Opinion-based questions reveal strong support for further research on non-pharmacological remedies for motion sickness, although there is some disagreement among healthcare professionals about endorsing herbal remedies.
Keywords:
Motion sickness; Ginger capsules; Peppermint oil; Acupressure wristbands; Vitamin B6
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