Quick remedy for nausea: isopropyl alcohol

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
VIDEO: Relieving nausea with alcohol
The next time you're feeling nauseous, there may be a quick and simple remedy.

The next time you're feeling nauseous, there may be a quick and simple remedy.

A recent trial by the US Army Medical Department found taking a whiff of isopropyl alcohol helps break the cycle of nausea.

The benefits of alcohol aroma-therapy were evaluated for about ten minutes.

More studies are needed to see if the effects can be long-lasting.