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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Borassus aethiopum, commonly known as African fan palm, is traditionally used in various African ethnomedicinal systems. Reports from ethnobotanical surveys indicate that different parts of the plant (especially roots and fruits) have been used to manage gastrointestinal disturbances, including nausea and vomiting. For instance, studies in Nigeria and Ghana mention the use of decoctions or infusions made from Borassus aethiopum for alleviating digestive upsets. However, these accounts are based primarily on oral tradition and local practices, often without detailed documentation of preparation methods or dosing.

Despite its traditional use, there is a scarcity of scientific studies validating its efficacy or elucidating the phytochemical mechanisms relevant to antiemetic (anti-nausea and anti-vomiting) effects. Peer-reviewed literature provides little to no clinical or preclinical data supporting these uses, and no specific compounds from Borassus aethiopum have been isolated or studied for antiemetic activity. Therefore, while traditional use exists, the evidence base is weak, and reliance on this plant for nausea and vomiting remains largely anecdotal and unsupported by modern pharmacological research.

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