Evidence supporting the use of: Aresaema (unspecified)
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

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

Aresama (likely referring to the genus Arisaema, which includes species such as Arisaema triphyllum and Arisaema consanguineum) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), certain Arisaema species—most often processed tubers called "Tian Nan Xing"—have been used to treat a variety of conditions, including cough, phlegm, and occasionally symptoms like nausea and vomiting. The use is typically in the context of addressing “phlegm retention” or “dampness,” which can be associated with gastrointestinal upset. However, the raw tubers are considered toxic due to their content of calcium oxalate crystals and other irritants, and they must be properly processed before medicinal use. There is limited direct scientific research validating the antiemetic (anti-nausea/vomiting) effects of Arisaema species. Most contemporary scientific literature focuses on other properties such as anti-inflammatory or anticancer effects, with only indirect references to its historical use for gastrointestinal symptoms. As such, the evidence supporting its use for nausea and vomiting is primarily traditional, with a low to moderate historical rating (2/5) due to the lack of robust clinical studies or pharmacological validation for this specific indication. Caution is warranted, as improper use or unprocessed tubers can be toxic.

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