The Effect Of Ginger Herbal Drinks On Hyperemesis Gravidarum In Pregnant Women In The First Trimester

Reyzaldi Musarra Mauli; Hermiaty Nasruddin; Astra

Authors

Reyzaldi Musarra Mauli Universitas Muslim Indonesia Author
Hermiaty Nasruddin Universitas Muslim Indonesia Author
Astra Universitas Muslim Indonesia Author

Keywords:

Emesis gravidarum, Ginger, Herbal drink, Hyperemesis gravidarum, First trimester pregnancy

Abstract

Emesis and hyperemesis gravidarum are common conditions experienced by women during the first trimester of pregnancy and may negatively affect physical health, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Ginger herbal drinks have long been used as a non-pharmacological therapy to alleviate nausea and vomiting in pregnancy; however, a comprehensive literature-based evaluation is required to assess their effectiveness, safety, and applicability in clinical practice. This literature review aimed to analyse the effect of ginger herbal drinks on emesis and hyperemesis gravidarum among women in the first trimester of pregnancy. This study employed a narrative literature review design guided by the PRISMA framework. Articles were systematically searched using Google Scholar and PubMed databases with combinations of the keywords ginger/jahe and emesis gravidarum/hyperemesis gravidarum. Articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 29 eligible articles were included and synthesised thematically, with a publication period ranging from 2018-2025. The thematic synthesis identified four main themes: forms and variations of ginger herbal drink administration, effectiveness of ginger in reducing emesis and hyperemesis gravidarum, comparison of ginger with other non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies, and safety, mechanisms of action, and acceptability of ginger consumption during pregnancy. The findings consistently demonstrated that ginger herbal drinks significantly reduced the frequency and severity of nausea and vomiting in women during the first trimester. Ginger showed comparable effectiveness to vitamin B6, with good safety profiles and high acceptability among pregnant women. Ginger herbal drinks are effective, safe, and easy-to-implement non-pharmacological interventions for reducing emesis and hyperemesis gravidarum in women during the first trimester of pregnancy. Ginger may be recommended as an initial therapeutic option in midwifery practice, particularly for mild to moderate cases.

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