Is Ginger safe during pregnancy?

Spices & herbs Also called Ada (Bengali); Allam (Telugu); Ale (Marathi); Shunti (Kannada); Adu (Gujarati).

Ginger supplements may be safe; ask first

NIH NCCIH says ginger supplements may be safe in pregnancy and may help with nausea, and advises consulting a health care provider first.[1]

What official sources say

NIH NCCIH: Herbs at a Glance: ginger

  • The use of ginger dietary supplements during pregnancy may be safe. As with all herbal supplements, if you're considering using ginger while pregnant, consult your health care provider.[1]
  • Research shows that ginger may be helpful for nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.[1]

Related general rules

ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024

  • Spices such as turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, pepper and cloves are rich in antioxidants and can be part of a balanced diet. (p. 5) (general-population advice, not specific to pregnancy)[2]

Nutrition per 100 g (USDA)

Energy80 kcal
Protein1.82 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars1.7 g
Iron0.6 mg
Calcium16 mg
Folate (DFE)11 µg
Folate, total11 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg
Vitamin C5 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg
Choline28.8 mg
DHA (omega-3)0 g
EPA (omega-3)0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Sodium13 mg

USDA FoodData Central: Ginger root, raw (FDC ID 169231), per 100 g. Public domain. Values describe that USDA record; composition varies with variety and preparation.

Sources

  1. NIH NCCIH: Herbs at a Glance: ginger · nccih.nih.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.
  2. ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 · nin.res.in. Printed page 5. Paraphrased and cited by printed page; the text is not reproduced.

Sources checked 26 September 2026.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Your own doctor or midwife may advise differently for you — follow their advice.