Evidence supporting the use of: Asarum sieboldii
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Asarum sieboldii, also known as saishin or Japanese wild ginger, has a long history of use in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly in Chinese and Japanese Kampo medicine. It is commonly included in classic herbal formulas (such as Maoto and Shoseiryuto) that are used to address symptoms like cough, headache, and sometimes digestive complaints including nausea and vomiting. The rationale for its use is largely based on traditional theories, such as its supposed ability to "dispel cold" and "regulate qi." Historical texts describe its application for conditions involving gastrointestinal upset, including nausea and vomiting, especially when related to cold or dampness. However, modern scientific evidence supporting these uses is limited. While there are some animal studies and a few in vitro reports suggesting possible antiemetic and anti-inflammatory effects of certain compounds found in Asarum species, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Additionally, concerns exist about the safety of Asarum sieboldii due to the presence of aristolochic acids, which are nephrotoxic and potentially carcinogenic. Regulatory agencies in several countries have issued warnings or restrictions regarding its use. In summary, Asarum sieboldii's use for nausea and vomiting is primarily justified by traditional practice, with only modest preclinical evidence and insufficient clinical validation to support its efficacy or safety for this indication.
Other ingredients used for Nausea and Vomiting
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alpinia galangal
Amomum
Amor seco
Angostura
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
Watermelon
Yellow Nut Sedge
Yerba mate
Yuzu
Other health conditions supported by Asarum sieboldii
Abdominal PainAllergies (respiratory)
Asthma
Bronchitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Fever
Headache (sinus)
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Influenza
Itching
Laryngitis
Nausea and Vomiting
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic
Sore Throat
Wheezing
Wounds and Sores
