Evidence supporting the use of: Moroccan oregano
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Moroccan oregano (Origanum compactum) has been used traditionally in Moroccan folk medicine for various ailments, including digestive complaints. The use of oregano (including Moroccan oregano) for nausea and vomiting is primarily based on its general role as a digestive aid in traditional herbal medicine. Ethnobotanical surveys and historical records indicate that oregano’s aromatic and carminative properties have led to its use in relieving symptoms such as indigestion and occasional stomach upset, which can include nausea. However, there is little direct documentation specific to Moroccan oregano for the treatment of nausea and vomiting; most references are general and pertain to oregano species broadly.
There is minimal scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Moroccan oregano specifically for nausea and vomiting. While some laboratory studies have evaluated the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of O. compactum essential oil, these studies do not specifically address antiemetic (anti-nausea) effects. The evidence base remains limited largely to traditional use and anecdotal reports rather than robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies. Therefore, while Moroccan oregano is traditionally used to support digestive health, its use for nausea and vomiting is not strongly validated by current scientific research.
Other ingredients used for Nausea and Vomiting
Allspicebamboo
myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
black pepper
chamomile
chen pi
Coptis chinensis
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
Szechuan lovage
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
Agarwood
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Arrowroot
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Black Seed
Buttermilk
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
black salt
Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
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
Quince
Rue
Rubus
Rubiaceae
Rose
Rhus coriaria
Stephania root
Sensitive Plant
Southernwood
Savory
Scabrous Gentian
Sweet Bay
Sassafras
Sweet Orange alcohol
Tarragon
Vervain
Vanilla
Yuzu
Yellow Nut Sedge
Other health conditions supported by Moroccan oregano
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Bronchitis
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Rhinitis
Sinus Infection