Evidence supporting the use of: Jack-in-the-pulpit
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) has a history of use in traditional Native American herbal medicine, including for digestive complaints such as nausea and vomiting. Ethnobotanical records indicate that certain Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee, used preparations of the plant root for a variety of ailments, including as an emetic (to induce vomiting) and sometimes as a treatment for digestive disturbances. However, it is important to note that the raw plant is toxic due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals and must be processed carefully to remove its irritant properties before any medicinal use. There is little to no scientific research or clinical evidence supporting the efficacy or safety of Jack-in-the-pulpit for nausea or vomiting in humans. Modern herbal medicine does not commonly recommend it for this purpose, and its use has largely fallen out of favor due to concerns about toxicity. Thus, the justification for its use in managing nausea and vomiting is based primarily on traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation, and the overall strength of evidence is extremely limited.

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