Evidence supporting the use of: Polygonatum cirrhifolium
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
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Polygonatum cirrhifolium, commonly known as "whorled Solomon's seal," has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and some Himalayan ethnobotanical practices, for a variety of ailments. Reports from ethnomedicinal surveys and local knowledge indicate that rhizomes of Polygonatum cirrhifolium have been used to address digestive complaints, which may include symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. However, these uses are typically described in the context of general gastrointestinal discomfort or as a tonic rather than as a targeted antiemetic remedy.
There is currently no robust scientific evidence (e.g., clinical trials, pharmacological studies) specifically validating the efficacy of Polygonatum cirrhifolium for nausea or vomiting. Most references to its use for these symptoms are anecdotal or based on traditional herbal lore rather than systematic research. Additionally, scientific literature on the phytochemistry of Polygonatum cirrhifolium is limited and does not directly link its constituents to antiemetic or prokinetic effects.
In summary, the use of Polygonatum cirrhifolium for nausea and vomiting is justified primarily by traditional practices, but the quality and specificity of this evidence are low, and there is no scientific validation for this indication to date.
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Other health conditions supported by Polygonatum cirrhifolium
AnemiaAppetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Rashes and Hives