The essential oil of ginger, Zingiber officinale, and anaesthesia

A 5% solution of the essential oil of Zingiber officinale in grape seed carrier oil, when applied naso-cutaneously, can be administered safely for the effective prevention and therapeutic management of nausea in general anaesthesia patients at high risk for post-operative nausea and vomiting, with increased patient satisfaction and less expense to patients and hospital. Guidelines and regulations established for the safe use of integrative therapy with an essential oil are critical to observe.