Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (not specified)
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile has a long history of traditional use for relieving gastrointestinal complaints, including nausea and vomiting. Traditional systems of medicine, such as European herbalism and some forms of traditional Middle Eastern and Asian medicine, have recommended chamomile (usually Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) in the form of teas or extracts for digestive upsets. The rationale is based on chamomile's reputed antispasmodic and calming effects on the stomach and intestinal tract. However, the direct scientific evidence specifically supporting chamomile for nausea and vomiting is limited and largely consists of small studies or extrapolations from its general use for dyspepsia and flatulence. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that chamomile may possess mild anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anxiolytic properties, which could contribute to its traditional use for gastrointestinal discomfort. Nevertheless, there is a lack of large, high-quality clinical trials directly evaluating chamomile’s efficacy for nausea and vomiting in humans. In summary, while chamomile is a commonly used traditional remedy for nausea and vomiting, robust scientific validation for this particular indication is currently lacking. The evidence rating reflects the predominance of traditional use and relatively weak clinical data.

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