Evidence supporting the use of: Agastache
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Agastache, particularly Agastache rugosa (Korean Mint), has a longstanding use in traditional East Asian medicine, especially in Chinese and Korean herbal systems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Agastache (known as Huo Xiang) is commonly used in formulations to address digestive complaints such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. It is often included in classical formulas like "Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San" for symptoms related to dampness and digestive upsets, including those caused by gastrointestinal infections, motion sickness, or digestive irregularities. The traditional rationale attributes the effects to Agastache’s aromatic and "damp-resolving" properties. However, the evidence supporting these uses comes almost entirely from historical practice and anecdotal reports within traditional medicine systems. Modern scientific studies directly evaluating Agastache for the treatment of nausea and vomiting are extremely limited or lacking. Most available research focuses on its essential oil composition (notably methyl chavicol and other volatile compounds) and general antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects, rather than clinical outcomes for nausea or vomiting. Therefore, while its use is well established in traditional medicine, robust scientific validation is currently insufficient, justifying a moderate evidence rating based on tradition.

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