Ginger is not just good at combatting indigestion; this spicy, aromatic root can also be used to relieve migraines. And that’s because ginger contains specific healthful chemical compounds–including gingerols and shogals–that exert anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. These active compounds can also help alleviate nausea and vomiting, 2 symptoms associated with migraine attacks. A 2018 study found that the supplementation of 400-mg of ginger extract, with ketoprofen, decreased migraine symptoms better than taking ketoprofen alone. This is supported by a 2014 study, which highlighted that 250-mg of ginger powder supplement decreased migraine symptoms nearly to the same extent as the prescription drug, sumatriptan.