Inclusion Criteria:  Educated adult females American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II Listed for elective gynecological laparoscopy surgery under general anesthesia and endotracheal tube (ETT)  Exclusion Criteria:  Impaired pharyngeal or esophageal function Phenylketonuria (contraindication to the sweetener aspartame in chewing gum) A fall upper or lower denture (not feasible to chew gum) A history of preoperative sore throat, upper respiratory tract illness Using steroid or analgesia within the last 48 hour Chronic smokers Receiving warfarin, heparin, full dose 325 mg aspirin, or clopidogrel A history or diagnosis of bleeding diatheses Any known allergies to ginger or lavender Having head or neck surgery History of difficult intubation Pregnant women