Evidence supporting the use of: Fern-leaf yarrow
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially within Eurasian and Middle Eastern folk practices. While its close relative, common yarrow (Achillea millefolium), is more frequently cited, both species have been used for a range of digestive troubles, including nausea and vomiting. Traditional healers have employed infusions or decoctions of yarrow leaves and flowers to calm the stomach and relieve symptoms such as queasiness and mild gastrointestinal upset. However, the documentation specifically referencing fern-leaf yarrow for nausea and vomiting is sparse, and much of the ethnobotanical literature tends to generalize across the entire Achillea genus.

From a scientific perspective, there is little to no direct evidence supporting the efficacy of Achillea filipendulina specifically for nausea and vomiting. While some laboratory studies have explored the anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic properties of Achillea species, clinical trials in humans targeting nausea or emesis are lacking. The traditional use is likely based on anecdotal experience and the broader reputation of yarrow species rather than rigorous scientific validation. As such, while the use of fern-leaf yarrow for nausea and vomiting is rooted in tradition, the quality and quantity of evidence supporting this use are very low.

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