Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
"Amor seco" is a common name used for several plant species, most notably Desmodium adscendens and Desmodium incanum. In traditional medicine, particularly in regions of Central and South America, "Amor seco" has been used for a variety of ailments, including nausea and vomiting. Ethnobotanical surveys and reports from indigenous and rural communities document the use of Desmodium species as a remedy for digestive disturbances, including as an antiemetic (to reduce nausea and vomiting). The traditional preparation often involves infusions or decoctions of the leaves or aerial parts.
However, there is limited scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of "Amor seco" for nausea and vomiting. Most available studies on Desmodium species focus on their anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antiasthmatic properties rather than antiemetic effects. There is a lack of clinical trials or rigorous pharmacological investigations evaluating its use for nausea and vomiting in humans. Therefore, while traditional use is documented, scientific evidence remains weak or absent, resulting in a low evidence rating.
In summary, the use of "Amor seco" for nausea and vomiting is supported primarily by traditional knowledge, with little to no scientific validation for this specific indication.
Other ingredients used for Nausea and Vomiting
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alpinia galangal
Amomum
Amor seco
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anise
apple cider vinegar
arrowroot
asafoetida
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
atractylodes
atractylone
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
bai ji
balloon flower
balsam
bamboo
banana
banyan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
bitter principals
Black Hellebore
black nightshade
black pepper
black salt
black seed
blue flag
Borassus aethiopum
bottle gourd
Bryonia
Buddha\'s hand
buttermilk
butternut
calamus
Camellia sinensis
camphor oil
cannabidiol
caraway
cardamom
carvone
centaury
chamomile
chen pi
chickweed
Chinese silkvine
chirata
chrysanthemum
cinquefoil
citron
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coca
cola nut
colocynth
Coptis chinensis
coriander
cubeb
cumin
Cyathula
Cymbopogon martini
dill
dioscorea
dogwood
Doxylamine succinate
elephant\'s head
Embelia
English horsemint
Evodia
false calumba
fennel
fenugreek
fernbush
flowering quince
gentian
Gentianella alborosea
Gentianopsis barbata
giant blazingstar
ginger
goldthread
gooseberry
Hedychium spicatum
Homalomena
horehound
hyssop
Indian ipecac
Javanese Long Pepper
jujube
kola nut
kudzu
Kukicha
Large-leaf gentian
Large-leaved linden
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
lime
linden
little ironweed
loquat
lotus
lovage
mace
Malva sylvestris
mandarin
Marjoram
Marsh Tea
Matapalo Tree
Meadowsweet
Mentha haplocalyx
Mint
Myrobalan
Nardostachys
Natsudaidai
Ophiopogon
orange
Osmanthus
peach
Pepper Bark Tree
Peppermint
Persimmon
Phragmites
Phthalides
phytocannabinoids
Pimpinella
Piper chaba
Piper retrofractum
Plectranthus amboinicus
Polygonatum
prickly ash
Pulsatilla
quince
Rhus coriaria
root tuber
rose
Rubiaceae
Rubus
rue
sage
Sassafras
Savory
Scabrous Gentian
sea salt
Sensitive Plant
Sichuan pepper
soursop
Southernwood
spearmint leaf
Stephania root
Sweet Bay
Sweet Orange alcohol
sweetgums
Swertia
Szechuan lovage
Tarragon
typhonium
Vanilla
Vervain
vitamin B6
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Other health conditions supported by Amor seco
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Phlebitis
Poison Ivy or Oak
Prostatitis
Rashes and Hives
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
