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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vanilla has been used traditionally as a home remedy for nausea and vomiting, most commonly in the form of vanilla extract added to water or sipped in small quantities. This practice is particularly noted in folk and home medicine traditions in the United States, where vanilla extract has been suggested as a remedy for mild nausea, such as that caused by minor digestive upset or motion sickness. The supposed antiemetic effect is attributed in part to the pleasant aroma and flavor, which may have a calming psychological influence on nausea. However, there is no robust clinical research or scientific validation supporting the efficacy of vanilla or its major constituents (such as vanillin) for the treatment of nausea or vomiting. Most evidence remains anecdotal, and authoritative sources such as pharmacological reviews and systematic studies do not list vanilla as an established or recommended anti-nausea agent. Furthermore, vanilla extract typically contains alcohol, which can be irritating to the stomach and may even worsen symptoms in some individuals. In summary, the use of vanilla for nausea and vomiting is supported by tradition and anecdote rather than scientific evidence, and its effectiveness has not been rigorously tested in controlled studies.

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