Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis of Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are protective reflexes triggered by the brain in response to various physical or emotional stimuli. While often short-lived, they can be distressing and may indicate an underlying illness, toxicity, or imbalance. These symptoms commonly occur together but can also present independently. Nausea is the uneasy, queasy sensation in the stomach with or without actual vomiting, while vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents.
Common causes include:
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Viral or bacterial infections (e.g., stomach flu)
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Food poisoning
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Pregnancy (especially in the first trimester)
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Motion sickness or inner ear disorders
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Overeating or indigestion
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Medication side effects (e.g., chemotherapy, antibiotics)
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Migraine
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Anxiety or emotional stress
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Gastrointestinal disorders (GERD, gastritis, ulcers)
Serious or chronic causes may involve:
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Appendicitis or intestinal blockage
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Pancreatitis
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Meningitis
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Brain injury or increased intracranial pressure
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Toxic exposure (e.g., heavy metals, alcohol)
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical attention if nausea and vomiting are persistent, accompanied by fever, dehydration, severe abdominal pain, blood, confusion, or inability to keep fluids down. For pregnant individuals, persistent vomiting may indicate hyperemesis gravidarum.
Natural remedies for Nausea and Vomiting
Sip Clear Fluids Frequently: Such as water, electrolyte solutions, or ginger tea.
Eat Small, Bland Meals: Crackers, rice, bananas, or applesauce are easy to digest.
Avoid Strong Smells and Greasy Foods: These can trigger nausea.
Rest in an Upright Position: Lying flat can worsen symptoms.
Practice Deep Breathing or Use Acupressure (e.g., wrist point P6): Helps calm nausea reflex.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Nausea and Vomiting
activated charcoal
allspice
aloe vera
alpha-pinene
amino acids
green chiretta
apple
bacillus coagulans
bamboo
myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
berry flavor
beta caryophyllene
betel
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium longum
bisabolol
black pepper
camu camu
chamomile
chen pi
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
Coptis chinensis
cucumber
melon
ethanol
exo-peptidase
fennel
fenugreek
ginger
gooseberry
green bell pepper
jujube
kudzu
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus reuteri
licorice root
lovage
mannitol
mint
spruce
orange
peppermint oil
phytocannabinoids
potassium
quail egg
reishi mushroom
sage
spearmint leaf
spirulina
vitamin B6
vitamin C
watermelon
yeast
zinc
chickweed
oryza
tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
anise
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
prickly ash
root tuber
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
flowering quince
dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
caraway
camphor oil
yerba mate
peach
horehound
Sichuan pepper
soursop
sea salt
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Angelica archanglica
Ammonia
Apple Cider Vinegar
Asafetida
Alpinia katsumadai
Aerva Lanta
Alpinia
African Ginger
Agastache
American Basil
Arisaema erubescens
Alpha-Humulene
Ambergris
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Ajowan
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Asoka Tree
Activated Charcoal
Allspice
Asafoetida
Algae (unspecified)
Albizia (unspecified)
Agarwood
Agastache urticifolia
Alpinia (unspecified)
American Centaury
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Activated Charcoal
Abrotanum
Angostura
Arrowroot
Axocopaque
Amomum (unspecified)
Avian (unspecified)
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Aresaema (unspecified)
Aloe
Apple
Apple
Atractylodes
allyl isothiocyanate
Anthocyanins
Anise
Ananain
Amaranthus tricolor
Argan nut oil
Ammonium carbonate
Amomum subulatum
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Assam Indigo
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Atractylone
Adsorbant
Ammonium bicarbonate
Belladonna
Black Seed
Betaine
Bifidobacterium longum
Baker's Yeast
Buttermilk
Butter
Bifidobacterium infantis
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifobacterium (mixed)
Bai Ji
Brandy
Bicarbonate
Bitter Principles
Blepharis
Balsam
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
Blackbrush
Bitter orange
Betel
Barleria
Billygoat plum
Blueberry (unspecified)
Bougainvillea
Bisabolol
Beet Molasses
Bael
Black Tea
Bergamot Oil
Bean
Blend (Mineral)
Butternut
Blue Wiss
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Black cardamom
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Bismuth subsalicylate
Blackberry
Bismuth
Bifidobacterium breve
Brown's Lily
Beadlets
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
Brewer's Yeast
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
Bacillus Coagulans
Bamboo
banana
Bovine (unspecified)
Beef liver
Black Pepper
Bupleurum (unspecified)
Black Mustard
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Balsam pear
Belamcanda
Bottle gourd
bitartrate
Butter fat
Cinnamon
Cubebs
cucumber
Cumin
Centaury
Camellia sinensis
Cyperus (unspecified)
Chinese Silkvine
Chinese Yam
Cinnamomum tamala
Chloride
Calendula
Chenopodium Oil
Chervil
Cinnamon (unspecified)
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
caffeoylquinic acids
Citrus sinensis
Cactus
Carvacrol
Cream
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cannabinoids
Cardamom
Chinese Mallow
Cannabinol
Cockroach
Cajuput
Camphor
Commiphora (unspecified)
Castor
Carvone
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Chinese Amomum
Cabbage palm (not specifed)
Calamus rhizome
Centidepa (unspecified)
Citrus junos
Colombo
Cape gooseberry
Cassia (unspecified)
Centipeda minima
Cereal (unspecified)
Cubeb
Chalcone
Carbohydrate (mixed)
Carbohydrate (unspecified)
Caraway
Chamomile (not specified)
Catnip
Chirata
Camphor
Carbonated water
Cannabidiol
Carrot oil
Convolvulus prostratis
Caffeine
Calamus
Citrus nobilis
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Cynanchum otophyllum
Citrus reticulata
Chamomile
Coffee (mixed)
Cosmos
Clay
Chinese Cucumber
Cassava
Chamomile (unspecified)
Cola
Carbohydrate
Ceylon Spinach
Castor Oil
Chicken
Canadian Goldenrod
Colocynth
Clam
cola nut
California rose
Cambodium Cardamom
Citrus maxima
Currant
Caratuberside
DIVI-DIVI
Desmodium molliculum
Dandelion
Diatase
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dogwood (not specifed)
Dendroxine
Dill
Dogwood (unspecified)
Dry Milk
David's Milkberry
Doxylamine succinate
Daylily
Damask rose
Dendramine
English Chamomile
Erodium cicutarium
Emulsion
Evodia
English Horsemint
Endopeptidase
Echinodorus
European Vervain
Elephant's Head
Ephedrine
Embelia
Esein
Eugenol
Fruit & Vegetable Blend
Fenuside
Flueggea?suffruticosa
Frog
Flosin B
Fernbush
Flesh-Finger Citron
Flavoglycosides
Flavor (Natural & Artificial)
Fruit acid (mixed)
Fern-leaf yarrow
Fringed Pink
Fumaritory
False Calumba
Four leaved grass
Fritillary (unspecified)
Fennel
Flavonones (unspecified)
Goldenrod
Goldthread
Gastrodia
Glycerol polymers
Gentian
gum (unspecified)
Gentianella alborosea
Gum (unspecified)
glucose
Green Tea
glycyrrhizic acid
Gentianopsis barbata
Giant Blazingstar
Grain (unspecified)
Glycerol
Grass-leaved calamus
Gooseberry
Golden Willow
Henbane
Hedychium Spicatum
Horn
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Houttynia
Himalayan Fir
Homalomena
Honey loquat syrup
Horehound
Honeydew
Hyacinth bean
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Hempnettle
Iridoid glycosides
Indian Frankincense
Indian Ipecac
Indole alkaloid (unspecified)
Indian Chrysanthemum
Indian Rhubarb
Japanese Apricot
Javanese Turmeric
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Juniper
Javanese Long Pepper
Jujube
Jalapa (unspecified)
Korean Angelica
Kratom
Kukicha
Kola Nut
Kaolin
Kefir
Loquat
Lime
Large-leaf Gentian
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Lesser speargrass
Lemon Fiber
Linden
lettuce
Ligustilide
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lemon mint (unspecified)
lovage
Limonene
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lotus (unspecified)
Lentein
lemon Verbena
Lotus
Large-Leaved Linden
Lily
Little ironweed
Luo Han Guo
MCT / Medium Chain Triglycerides
Mentha haplocalyx
Malt Diastase
Mesua
Mandarin
Mum
Missouri Snakeroot
Myrcene
Marjoram
Mustard (unspecified)
Marsh Tea
Moroccan oregano
Mace
Milk
Malva sylvestris
Mexican oregano
Mountain mahogany
Marshmallow
Mint (unspecified)
Matapalo Tree
Methylxanthine (unspecified)
malt (rice)
Meadow sage
mandarin orange
Meadowsweet
Magnesium Citrate
Notopterygium
Nitrous Oxide
Nardostachys
Natsudaidai
Neral
Noni fiber
Ophiopogon
Orange (unspecified)
Orris
Orange essential oil
Opium Antidote
Orchid
Osmanthus
Ox
Organic Greens
Orchid tree (unspecified)
Pear
Peppermint leaf
Purslane
P. nigraclens (unspecified)
Peach
Palmyra
Phragmites
Piper chaba
Peppermint essence
perilla
Pulsatilla
Panax Pseudoginseng
Pepper Bark Tree
Pimpinella (unspecified)
Potassium
Plant oil (unspecified)
Plum
Pine
Phthalide
Phthalides
Piper retrofractum
Palm-Leaf Raspberry
Provence Rose
Peppermint
Polygonatum
Pimpinella
Persimmon
Paeoniflorin
Pubescent Angelica
Poppy
Porcine (unspecified)
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Picrocrocin
Pine (unspecified)
Pig
Palm-Leaf Rasperry
Prickly Ash Bark
Plectranthus amboinicus
Polyol (unspecified)
Quince
Quinic Acid
Quassia
Quillaja
Rhemannia
Rue
Red-Rooted Sage
Rubus (unspecified)
Roe
Roe
Raspberry (various)
Rugose Rose
Rosabin
Raspberry (unspecified)
Rubiaceae (unspecified)
Red Raspberry
Rose
Rhus coriaria
Sichuan Pagoda Tree
Sodium chloride
Stephania root
Spiked Ginger Lily
Sichuan Pepper
Sharp-leaf galangal
Sarsaparilla
Stomach
Sodium Bicarbonate
Spearmint
Sensitive Plant
Salt (sea)
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Southernwood
Spanish Oregano
Syrup
Syrup (unspecified)
salt
Sweet Marjoram
Sea Salt
sage oil
Spantholobus
Sprout (unspecified)
Sesame Oil
Sphaeranthus indicus
Seaweed (unspecified)
Shiitake
Savory
Sandalwood
Squash
Scabrous Gentian
Sweet Goldenrod
Summer Savory
Stomach
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium chloride
Star Anise
Sweet Bay
Sesbania grandiflora
Scurfy Pea
Schisandra
Servicetree
Sassafras
Sedanenolide
Sulfate (unspecified)
Sweet Orange alcohol
Turtle
Tiger Lily
Tamarix (unspecified)
Tarragon
Tree Peony
Takuna
Tarrify
Turtle Head
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Tannin
Tarragon (unspecified)
Tall Kale
Vervain
Vinegar
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6 (pridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
Vitamin B6
Vinegar
Viburnum (unspecified)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl)
Vegetable Juice
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxamine HCl)
Vanilla
Vitricin
Water Lily (unspecified)
White Pepper
White Tea
White Lily
Wood Creosote
Wormwood
White Pear
Wild carrot
Wild plum (unspecified)
Watermelon
Wax
Water Chestnut
Western Mugwort
Wild Thyme
White Rice
White Mustard
Wood Betony
Wild Mint
William's Elder
Xanthine (unspecified)
Yeast (unspecified)
Yuzu
Yellow Nut Sedge
Yeast
Zanthoxylum piperitum