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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Rue (Ruta graveolens) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. Historically, rue has been used for a wide variety of ailments, including digestive complaints such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and loss of appetite. Its use for nausea and vomiting is primarily based on traditional herbalist practices rather than robust scientific validation. The plant contains several active compounds (such as rutin and various alkaloids) that may have effects on smooth muscle and gastrointestinal motility, but there is a lack of high-quality clinical or preclinical studies specifically evaluating its effectiveness for nausea or vomiting in humans. Most references to rue for these indications are found in ethnobotanical surveys or historical medical texts rather than modern pharmacological research. Due to limited scientific data, the evidence rating for its use in treating nausea and vomiting is low. Furthermore, rue can be toxic and cause adverse effects if not used properly, which limits its safety profile for self-treatment. In summary, while rue’s use for nausea and vomiting is rooted in traditional practices, there is minimal modern scientific evidence to support its efficacy for this specific condition.

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