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

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Synopsis

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

Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to support digestive health and alleviate symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. In TCM, the dried peel of mandarin orange, known as chen pi or ju pi, is commonly included in herbal formulas aimed at regulating "qi" (energy flow) in the stomach and spleen, and is believed to relieve symptoms like bloating, indigestion, and mild gastrointestinal discomfort, which can include nausea. Historical texts document its use for these purposes for centuries.

However, scientific validation for the efficacy of mandarin orange peel or fruit specifically for the treatment or prevention of nausea and vomiting is limited. While there are a few in vitro and animal studies examining the general digestive effects of citrus peel extracts, robust clinical trials in humans targeting nausea and vomiting are lacking. Some pharmacological studies point to the presence of volatile oils and flavonoids in mandarin peel that may have mild spasmolytic and prokinetic effects on the digestive tract, but direct links to anti-nausea benefits remain largely unproven in modern research.

In summary, the use of mandarin orange for nausea and vomiting is primarily justified by traditional use, with minimal supportive evidence from scientific studies. The strength of evidence is currently low, and more clinical research would be required to substantiate its efficacy for this specific indication.

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