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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) has been traditionally used in East Asian medicine, especially in Chinese and Japanese herbal practices, for a variety of ailments including respiratory disorders and digestive discomforts. In the context of nausea and vomiting, loquat leaves and sometimes fruit have featured in traditional herbal formulas to help "settle the stomach" and alleviate gastrointestinal upset. However, the evidence supporting its use for nausea and vomiting is largely anecdotal and rooted in folk medicine rather than systematically documented clinical practice. Contemporary scientific studies on loquat predominantly focus on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties, with little to no direct research investigating its effectiveness for nausea or vomiting specifically. Traditional medical texts sometimes mention loquat for soothing the digestive tract, but these claims have not been substantiated by controlled clinical trials. Therefore, the justification for using loquat to treat or support nausea and vomiting is primarily based on tradition, with minimal scientific investigation or validation to date.

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