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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and Middle Eastern cultures. Historically, tarragon has been employed as a remedy for a variety of digestive complaints, including poor appetite, dyspepsia, and, to a lesser extent, nausea and vomiting. The traditional rationale is that tarragon’s volatile oils and bitters may help soothe the digestive tract and stimulate digestive secretions, potentially providing relief from mild nausea. However, while tarragon's use for digestive issues is well documented in traditional sources, direct references to its use specifically for nausea and vomiting are relatively limited and anecdotal.

From a scientific perspective, there is minimal clinical evidence supporting tarragon’s efficacy for nausea or vomiting. Most modern research on tarragon has focused on its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, or its effects on blood sugar and appetite, rather than on emesis. No high-quality clinical trials have evaluated tarragon as an antiemetic. Therefore, its use for nausea and vomiting is primarily based on traditional practice, with a low level of supporting evidence.

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