Evidence supporting the use of: Kukicha
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Kukicha, also known as twig tea, is a Japanese tea made from the stems, stalks, and twigs of the Camellia sinensis plant. Its use to support or treat nausea and vomiting is primarily justified by tradition, particularly within the context of macrobiotic diets and Japanese folk remedies. Anecdotal accounts suggest that Kukicha tea is gentle on the stomach and may help soothe mild digestive discomfort, including nausea. This use is not widely documented in academic literature, and there are no well-controlled scientific studies that validate Kukicha’s efficacy in treating nausea or vomiting.
The rating of 1 reflects that while there is some traditional use, the evidence is extremely limited and not systematically studied. Some proponents claim that Kukicha’s mild alkalinity and low caffeine content make it less likely to irritate the stomach than other teas, which could theoretically help with mild nausea. However, these claims remain speculative and are not substantiated by modern clinical trials or pharmacological research. In summary, Kukicha’s role in managing nausea and vomiting is based on tradition and anecdote, with minimal direct evidence to support its efficacy for this purpose.
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myrobalan
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betel
black pepper
chamomile
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fennel
fenugreek
ginger
gooseberry
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lovage
mint
orange
Peppermint
phytocannabinoids
sage
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
watermelon
chickweed
tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
anise
swertia
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prickly ash
root tuber
chrysanthemum
flowering quince
dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
caraway
camphor oil
yerba mate
peach
horehound
Sichuan pepper
soursop
sea salt
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Asafoetida
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Asam gelugor
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Amor seco
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Atractylone
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Buttermilk
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
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Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
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Bitter principals
banana
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Bottle gourd
Cumin
Centaury
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Citron
Carvone
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Cubeb
Chirata
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Colocynth
cola nut
Dill
Doxylamine succinate
Evodia
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Fernbush
False Calumba
Goldthread
Gentian
Gentianella alborosea
Gentianopsis barbata
Giant Blazingstar
Homalomena
Indian Ipecac
Javanese Long Pepper
Kukicha
Kola Nut
Loquat
Lime
Large-leaf Gentian
Lesser speargrass
Linden
Lotus
Large-Leaved Linden
Little ironweed
Mentha haplocalyx
Mandarin
Marjoram
Marsh Tea
Mace
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Meadowsweet
Nardostachys
Natsudaidai
Ophiopogon
Osmanthus
Phragmites
Piper chaba
Pulsatilla
Pepper Bark Tree
Phthalides
Piper retrofractum
Polygonatum
Pimpinella
Persimmon
Plectranthus amboinicus
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Rue
Rubus
Rubiaceae
Rose
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Other health conditions supported by Kukicha
Addictions (coffee, caffeine)Colds (general)
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Insomnia
Nausea and Vomiting
Stress