Morning Sickness

Helpful Acupressure Points

Many women find at least one of the following pressure points helpful in relieving nausea. Try all three to find the one most helpful to you. Place firm pressure on the point for several minutes. After finding the most useful point, continue to apply pressure every two hours, or during the nausea, for approximately five minutes.

Kidney 26

Kidney 26

This point is located in a depression below the lower border of the collarbone, two thumb widths from the center of the breastbone.

Kidney 6

Kidney 6

This point is one thumb width below the medial malleolus (the protruding bone on the inside of the ankle).

Pericardium 6

Pericardium 6

 

This point is located three finger-widths above the crease at the wrist, in between the two tendons.

Herbal Teas

 

The following herbal teas may help relieve some of your nausea. Try the Nectarine Tea if you tend to have acid reflux, or if spicy foods don’t agree with you. Practice moderation with all these teas–don’t drink more than 3 cups per day.

Ginger and Mint Tea (makes 8 servings)

  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 5 leaves fresh mint
  • 4 cups boiling water

Place ginger and mint in teapot. Pour boiling water over ginger and mint and let steep 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey to taste. (From Ancient Healing for Modern Women by Xiaolan Zhao)

Ginger and Orange Tea (makes 8 servings)

  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 4 cups boiling water

Place ginger and orange peel in teapot. Pour boiling water over ginger and mint and let steep 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey to taste. (From Ancient Healing for Modern Women by Xiaolan Zhao)

Tangerine Tea (makes 8 servings)

  • Grated rind of 2 tangerines
  • 4 cups boiling water

Place ginger and orange peel in teapot. Pour boiling water over ginger and mint and let steep 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey to taste.