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Herbal Wisdom:  Rubbing Alcohol and Peppermint for Nausea  |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Oct 01 2008 : 10:05:46 PM
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I learned two new "homeopathic" ways to combat nausea this week!
I had gallbladder surgery a week ago Monday, and the hardest part has been dealing with nausea caused by the anesthesia and prescribed pain medications.
While I was still in the recovery room, I had the worst nausea I have ever had in my life, and the drug the nurse injected me with that was supposed to help made it even worse. Another nurse took a simple alcohol prep pad, opened it, and had me take a deep sniff. Poof! Nausea diminished! (Not exactly an herbal remedy, but at least it's homeopathic.)
Later in the week, during another awful bout of nausea, I tried dabbing a good-sized drop of pure peppermint extract (locally grown!) under both nostrils. It tingled on my skin a little, but, again...poof! Ten minutes later, I was eating popsicles on the sofa. |
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pmorello
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Patricia
Montgomery
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 12:59:11 AM
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Nice! I knew about peppermint but didn't know about the alcohol. Often have prep pads in my pocket (I'm a nurse too), will definitely give this a try - DH is going thru chemo and nausea is a biggie.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 4:26:36 PM
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The 3 minor surgeries I've had I've always wound up barfing my guts out. I too will be filing "this into my knowledge base for next time!" Thanks!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 4:34:54 PM
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I sucked on peppermints when I pregnant,,,going to keep the alcohol idea in mind. Sometimes, right around my period, I get a sick feeling in my stomach. I am going to try the alcohol pads idea.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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