Evidence supporting the use of: Orchid tree (unspecified)
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of the "Orchid tree" (commonly referring to Bauhinia variegata) for treating nausea and vomiting is primarily justified by traditional medicine. In various parts of Asia, especially in Ayurveda and some folk medicinal systems, parts of the orchid tree such as bark, flowers, and roots have been used to address a range of digestive complaints. However, the historical documentation specifically linking Bauhinia variegata to nausea and vomiting is limited and is often part of broader claims about its digestive or antiemetic properties in ethnobotanical surveys. There is a scarcity of scientific studies directly investigating the efficacy of orchid tree extracts or preparations for nausea and vomiting. Most available scientific literature focuses on other properties, such as antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. The evidence rating of 1 reflects anecdotal or traditional reports without rigorous clinical validation. To date, there are no high-quality, controlled human trials that specifically support the use of orchid tree for nausea or vomiting. Thus, while the use is rooted in tradition, scientific substantiation is lacking, and reliance on this remedy should be cautious, especially given the absence of standardized dosing, safety, and efficacy data.
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black pepper
chamomile
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fenugreek
ginger
gooseberry
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lovage
mint
orange
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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
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dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
caraway
camphor oil
yerba mate
peach
horehound
Sichuan pepper
soursop
sea salt
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Agastache
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Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
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Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bael
Butternut
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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
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Coca
Cubeb
Chirata
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Colocynth
cola nut
Dill
Doxylamine succinate
Evodia
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Fernbush
False Calumba
Goldthread
Gentian
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Gentianopsis barbata
Giant Blazingstar
Homalomena
Indian Ipecac
Javanese Long Pepper
Kukicha
Kola Nut
Loquat
Lime
Large-leaf Gentian
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Linden
Lotus
Large-Leaved Linden
Little ironweed
Mentha haplocalyx
Mandarin
Marjoram
Marsh Tea
Mace
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Meadowsweet
Nardostachys
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Ophiopogon
Osmanthus
Phragmites
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Pulsatilla
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Phthalides
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Persimmon
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Rue
Rubus
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Rhus coriaria
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Other health conditions supported by Orchid tree (unspecified)
Abdominal PainArthritis
Backache
Burns and Scalds
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dislocation
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Malaria
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Phlebitis
Pleurisy
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives