Evidence supporting the use of: Convolvulus prostratis
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Convolvulus prostratus (commonly known as Shankhpushpi) has a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine, particularly Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. While it is most renowned for its use as a cognitive enhancer and nervine tonic, there are some traditional references to its use for digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting. These uses are generally based on its purported mild sedative, adaptogenic, and stomachic properties, which are believed in traditional medicine to help settle the stomach and calm the nervous system.
However, rigorous scientific studies specifically evaluating the antiemetic (anti-nausea) or anti-vomiting effects of Convolvulus prostratus are lacking. Most modern research focuses on its neuroprotective, anxiolytic, and memory-enhancing effects rather than on gastrointestinal symptoms. The evidence for its effectiveness in nausea and vomiting, therefore, is primarily anecdotal and rooted in traditional herbal practice rather than validated clinical research.
In summary, while Convolvulus prostratus is traditionally cited for a broad spectrum of uses, including gastrointestinal complaints, there is minimal specific scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for nausea and vomiting. Its use for this purpose should be considered based on traditional claims rather than robust clinical data.
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Other health conditions supported by Convolvulus prostratis
Abdominal PainAnemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Infection
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores