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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) has a history of use in traditional Mexican and Central American herbal medicine, including for digestive complaints such as nausea and vomiting. Traditional healers have incorporated it in teas and infusions aimed at settling the stomach and alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort. However, robust scientific evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for nausea and vomiting is lacking. Most modern research on Mexican oregano focuses on its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, rather than direct antiemetic effects. There are some animal studies and in vitro research suggesting that certain compounds in oregano, such as carvacrol and thymol, may have gastroprotective properties, but these do not directly translate to clinical evidence for treating nausea and vomiting in humans. In summary, while Mexican oregano is used traditionally to support gastrointestinal health, its specific use for nausea and vomiting is not well-supported by scientific studies, and any benefit remains primarily anecdotal or based on traditional practices.

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