Ginger Side Effects: What Reddit Users Report
About this entry (Ginger supplements): Ginger root as capsules, chews or tea; also an ingredient in herbal "prokinetic" blends.
17 of 544 Reddit owner comments about Ginger (3%) describe an unwanted effect. The effects people mention most are nausea. These are self-reports from Reddit IBS and gut communities (November 2025 to October 2026), not a measured side-effect rate, and many people report no problems at all.
Ginger supplements overall: 4.1 · tolerability 4.7 (higher means fewer unwanted-effect reports).
What people describe
| Effect mentioned | Owner comments |
|---|---|
| Nausea | 5 |
How we counted: among the 17 comments that describe an unwanted effect, a category counts when a sentence names the effect with wording like "gave me" or "made me". Questions and sentences about an effect going away are skipped. One comment can count in more than one row, and keyword counts can include some unrelated mentions, so read the quotes below for context.
Most common complaints
- Side effects: 14 owner comments
Safety notes from NIH and published research
- The NIH lists possible side effects including abdominal discomfort, heartburn and diarrhea.[NCCIH]
Stop and talk to a doctor if an effect is severe or does not settle. Ask a pharmacist about interactions with any medicine you take.
In their words
2/5 Side effects“Ginger truly is the best, I like drinking lemon x ginger tea”
3/5 Side effects“Ginger chews actually helped take the edge off the nausea for me.”
2/5 Pain & crampingSide effects“When nothing else works for my stomach cramps amd nausea I use a hot water bottle on my stomach and a heated blanket on my back with something light to eat like jelly or crackers, bit of lemongrass ginger tea too with no sugar or milk”
2/5 Side effects“Word of warning about ginger supplements - i mustve been taking too much because i started bruising very easily which is a known side effect.”
2/5 Bloating & gasSide effects“Ginger tea made me soooo sick lol with the gas emptying I was nauseous for days”
2/5 Side effects“Then I developed gastritis from too much fresh ginger tea, and then even the milder peppermint tea made me nauseous.”
3/5 Side effects“Yesterday I took my anti nausea pills after lunch and was still pounding ginger chews the rest of the day because I kept getting that "you're going to puke in the next 5 seconds if you even think of opening your mouth" feeling.”
3/5 Side effects“I have beeen adding ginger extract on top of that helped with the nausea specifically.”
Frequently asked
What side effects do people report with Ginger?
17 of 544 Reddit owner comments about Ginger (3%) describe an unwanted effect; the ones mentioned most were nausea. These are self-reports, not a measured side-effect rate.
Is Ginger safe?
Safety depends on your health and medicines. The NIH and other sources listed on this page note specific cautions. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take other medicines or are pregnant.
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