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Hi, I’m Dr. John-Paul Andersen, PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology from the University of Texas and one of the scientists behind the Dizze Motion Sickness Patch. Let me guide you through the different ingredients and why we think you’ll love our patch more than all the others on the market today.
Natural Ingredients and Benefits
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Oleoresin
Ginger is a proven anti-nausea remedy. The dried rhizome is scientifically proven to be an effective treatment for preventing nausea and vomiting during both travel and other motion sickness inducing activities [1]. Its active compounds, especially shogaols (formed when ginger is dried), help calm both the stomach and nervous system. Shogaols block nausea signals by acting on serotonin receptors tied to vomiting [2]. These are the same receptors targeted by some anti-nausea drugs, but ginger does it naturally, without the heavy drowsiness.
Gastrodia elata Extract (Tianma)
Gastrodia contains gastrodin which has a calming and neuroprotective effect [3]. It helps steady nerve activity, protect brain cells, and offers mild anti-anxiety support [3]. This makes it especially useful for reducing dizziness, vertigo, and the unsettling spinning sensation common in motion sickness [4].
Menthol Extract
Menthol from Mentha haplocalyx provides a refreshing cooling effect that helps settle an uneasy stomach. Menthol relaxes digestive muscles by reducing calcium influx while being a permeation enhancer, allowing for the other ingredients to absorb through the skin quickly and effectively [5]. It also has direct anti-nausea effects and interacts with serotonin (5-HT₃) receptors involved in vomiting [6]. In simple terms, menthol calms your gut and blocks nausea signals, gently, without sedating you.
Camphor Extract
Camphor, from the camphor tree, is scientifically proven to ease inflammation, congestion, headaches, and discomfort [7]. In the Dizze patch, camphor provides a subtle warming sensation and a refreshing aroma that can help clear a “stuffy,” nauseous feeling. It also diverts your attention from queasiness, making you feel more alert and balanced.
Borneol Extract
Borneol is a terpene often described as a “carrier” herb, helping other remedies penetrate more effectively. Studies confirm it increases skin permeability and enhances delivery of other actives [8]. On its own, borneol has calming, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties [9, 10]. In the Dizze patch, it both improves ingredient absorption and adds its own soothing effect.
Lanolin (Anhydrous)
Lanolin is a purified wax from sheep’s wool that protects and hydrates skin [11]. In the Dizze patch, lanolin keeps the adhesive area soft and comfortable, prevents irritation, and allows for a slow, steady release of the herbal ingredients [12].
Petrolatum
Known widely as petroleum jelly, petrolatum forms a protective barrier that locks in skin moisture [13]. In the patch, it creates a warm, hydrated environment that boosts ingredient absorption while preventing dryness [14].
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense, from Boswellia resin acts as a mild tranquilizer and anxiety reducer [15, 16]. In the Dizze patch, frankincense oil helps ease nervous tension and supports relaxation, with its subtle woody-citrus aroma providing a soothing sensory experience.
Dizze Patch vs. Conventional Motion Sickness Patches
Active Ingredients
Conventional patches usually contain scopolamine, a prescription anticholinergic drug that blocks nerve signals from the inner ear to the brain [17]. This works for some people but comes with a litany of potential side effects and requires a prescription. The Dizze patch uses a blend of natural compounds, ginger, peppermint, gastrodia, and more, to target similar nausea pathways, particularly serotonin receptors [2, 6]. Instead of one strong drug, it relies on multiple gentle remedies working together.
Side Effects
Scopolamine patches often cause side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness [18, 19]. Some people even experience confusion or urinary problems. This happens because scopolamine broadly blocks acetylcholine, not just the nausea pathways. By contrast, the Dizze patch uses well-tolerated natural ingredients that rarely cause issues. Dizze is unlikely to leave you with the “drugged” feeling common with scopolamine.
Accessibility and Use
Scopolamine patches require a prescription in many countries and must be applied hours before travel. Each patch lasts about three days, but dosing is strict because of overdose risks [17]. The Dizze patch, on the other hand, is available over-the-counter.
We recommend applying it as a prophylactic to support the symptoms of motion sickness before they happen but you can apply it during or after as well as a way to help support symptoms you are already experiencing. You can apply one or two patches depending on severity, then remove it when you’re done. It’s flexible, convenient, and safe for routine or occasional use.
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