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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Centipeda minima, also known as "Eclipta" or "Spreading Sneezeweed," is a herb commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its primary traditional uses include treatments for rhinitis, sinusitis, and other respiratory conditions. In some ethnomedical practices, it has been employed for digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting, but these uses are less prominent and not central to its traditional applications. There is very limited documentation in classical TCM texts or major herbal compendia specifically highlighting Centipeda minima as a remedy for nausea or vomiting. Instead, its use for these symptoms typically appears as part of multi-herb formulas targeting broader gastrointestinal discomfort or "dampness" in the stomach. From a scientific standpoint, there is a lack of clinical or preclinical studies directly investigating Centipeda minima's efficacy for nausea and vomiting. Most modern research has focused on its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antimicrobial activities. Consequently, any recommendation for its use in nausea or vomiting relies on traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific evidence. Overall, the strength of evidence for Centipeda minima as a treatment for nausea or vomiting is weak, grounded primarily in tradition with little scientific validation.

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