Evidence supporting the use of: Convolvulus prostratis
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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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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