Evidence supporting the use of: Pulsatilla
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pulsatilla, derived from the plant Pulsatilla pratensis or Pulsatilla vulgaris, has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal and homeopathic medicine. Historically, practitioners in European herbalism and homeopathy have recommended Pulsatilla for a variety of mild digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting, particularly when these symptoms are thought to be associated with emotional factors or mild, non-severe gastric upset. In homeopathy, Pulsatilla is often suggested for individuals who exhibit specific emotional patterns (such as being gentle, yielding, or weepy) and whose symptoms may improve with fresh air or gentle motion.
However, the evidence supporting Pulsatilla's efficacy for treating nausea and vomiting primarily comes from traditional and anecdotal sources, rather than from rigorous scientific studies. There are no well-conducted clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies demonstrating its effectiveness for these symptoms in the context of modern evidence-based medicine. Modern herbal references typically do not list Pulsatilla as a primary remedy for nausea or vomiting, and mainstream medical literature does not recognize it as an effective treatment for these conditions.
In summary, while Pulsatilla has traditional and homeopathic uses for nausea and vomiting, the evidence supporting these uses is weak, anecdotal, and not substantiated by scientific research.
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tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
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anise
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
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
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Asafoetida
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Amor seco
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Atractylone
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Buttermilk
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
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Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
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Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
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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
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Goldthread
Lotus
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Quince
Rose
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Other health conditions supported by Pulsatilla
AmenorrheaAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Backache
Bedwetting
Bladder (irritable)
Conjunctivitis
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritability
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Leucorrhea
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Menstruation (scant)
Mood Swings
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A