Medically speaking, motion sickness from cars, boats, and planes is collectively termed kinetosis. Here, Tianyuan shares seven methods hoping they prove helpful for those prone to motion sickness.
1. Fresh Ginger
During travel, hold a slice of fresh ginger in your hand and place it under your nostrils to inhale its pungent aroma. Alternatively, attach the ginger slice to your navel using an anti-dampness pain relief patch.
2. Tangerine Peel
About an hour before travel, fold a fresh tangerine peel inward with the surface facing out. Press it against both nostrils with your fingers to release its aromatic oil mist. Inhale deeply about ten times. Repeat this method throughout the journey.
3. Vinegar
Drink a cup of warm water with vinegar added before traveling to prevent motion sickness during the journey.
4. Pressing the Neiguan Acupoint
When motion sickness occurs, press the Neiguan acupoint with your thumb. (The Neiguan acupoint is located on the palm side of the wrist joint, approximately two finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the two tendons.)