10 Home Remedies for Vomiting

When it comes to home remedies for vomiting, ginger is about as good as it gets. It has been used for centuries across many cultures, though it's perhaps most prized in Asia. What makes ginger so effective is its antiemetic properties, which can help reduce both the frequency and intensity of vomiting. Fresh ginger is the most effective form — chew on a small piece and swallow it, or brew ginger tea with a little honey if chewing isn't appealing.

Mint is another well-regarded remedy that many people swear by for nausea and vomiting. Drinking mint tea, for example, can help reduce gas and ease stomach muscle tension. To get the most out of this remedy, brew fresh mint tea by steeping a few dried mint leaves in a cup of boiling water for about an hour. Strain the mixture and sip it slowly — drinking too quickly can actually trigger more vomiting, so take your time with this one.

Vinegar might not sound like an appealing remedy — especially given the smell — but diluted in a glass of warm water, it can be surprisingly fast-acting and soothing. Drinking the mixture helps relax the stomach and calm nausea in a completely natural way. Apple cider vinegar is the best option here, as it's all-natural and packed with vitamins and minerals. If the taste is too sharp, try mixing it with a little honey to make it more palatable and potentially more potent.

Cinnamon is good for more than just your morning porridge. It can help fight nausea and related symptoms, and its warm, familiar scent has a genuinely calming effect that shouldn't be underestimated. To use cinnamon for vomiting, add a cinnamon stick to a few cups of boiling water and let it steep for around ten minutes. Sip the mixture slowly and drink up to three times a day. A few teaspoons of honey stirred in will make it even more enjoyable.

Your mother was right—bland, starchy foods really are one of the best things to eat when you're dealing with vomiting. Rice is simple to digest and gentle on an upset stomach, making it an ideal food until symptoms improve. Stick to rice and other starchy staples like potatoes or plain pasta while you're feeling rough. If your stomach can't handle solid food just yet, rice milk is a helpful alternative. As things improve, you can slowly start adding boiled vegetables to the mix, increasing the variety a little with each meal.

Onion juice is admittedly a less glamorous remedy, and the smell alone might give you pause. But don't dismiss it too quickly — it's surprisingly popular and can be genuinely effective at calming the stomach and reducing nausea. If the taste of raw onion isn't your thing, mix equal parts onion juice and carrot juice, add a few teaspoons of honey, and drink it in small sips. The combination takes the edge off the flavor while keeping the benefits intact.

It might seem almost too simple, but water is one of the most important remedies on this list. It's tasteless, gentle on the stomach, helps neutralize stomach acid, and aids digestion. Perhaps most importantly, vomiting can lead to dehydration quickly, so keeping your fluid levels up is essential. Take small, steady sips throughout the day rather than drinking large amounts at once, which can upset the stomach further.

Dry toast and crackers have long been go-to foods for an upset stomach, and for good reason — they're bland, starchy, and unlikely to cause any further irritation. But on their own, they can feel a little uninspiring. A warm glass of milk alongside a piece of toast makes the combination more comforting and easier to digest. There's also something genuinely settling about warm milk when you're feeling unwell — don't underestimate that kind of comfort.

Honey is one of those remedies that seems to have something to offer for almost any ailment, and vomiting is no exception. Its soothing and antimicrobial properties can help calm the stomach and ease discomfort.

It also combines beautifully with other remedies on this list — stir it into teas, mix it into warm water, or blend it into a smoothie. That said, honey is perfectly good enjoyed on its own, straight from the spoon.

Aniseed might be one of the lesser-known remedies on this list, but that's no reason to overlook it. Simply chewing on a few aniseeds can provide some relief on its own. For a more effective treatment, make an aniseed tea by steeping a few tablespoons of aniseed in boiling water for up to 10 minutes. Add honey to sweeten it if you like, and drink up to three times per day. It's a simple, natural remedy that's well worth trying.