Evidence supporting the use of: Cyperus (unspecified)
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

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

Cyperus species, particularly Cyperus rotundus (commonly known as nutgrass or "motha"), have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Unani. In these systems, Cyperus rhizomes are often used to manage digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting. Ayurvedic texts describe Cyperus as possessing carminative, antiemetic, and stomachic properties, and formulations containing Cyperus are traditionally prescribed for symptoms like nausea and gastrointestinal upset.

There is modest preclinical support for these uses: animal studies have suggested that extracts of Cyperus rotundus may have antiemetic effects, potentially due to their influence on neurotransmitters or gastrointestinal motility. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and there is insufficient high-quality scientific evidence to conclusively validate its efficacy for nausea and vomiting.

Overall, while Cyperus is widely used in traditional medicine for these symptoms and there is some low-level pharmacological support, the evidence remains primarily traditional, with little rigorous clinical research available to support its use for nausea and vomiting.

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