Evidence supporting the use of: Vervain
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Vervain (Verbena officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and folk remedies. It has been employed for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints such as nausea and vomiting. Historical texts and herbal compendiums sometimes list vervain as a bitter tonic thought to stimulate digestion and relieve symptoms like nausea. However, the supporting evidence is primarily anecdotal or based on traditional use; there is a lack of rigorous clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies demonstrating efficacy for nausea and vomiting specifically. Some herbalists attribute its potential effects to mild antispasmodic or calming properties, but these actions have not been substantiated for this indication in modern research.
In summary, while vervain is traditionally used for digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting, there is little to no scientific validation for this specific use. The evidence supporting its use is weak and primarily based on historical or folk practices rather than controlled scientific studies. Therefore, vervain should be viewed as a traditional remedy for nausea and vomiting, with limited empirical support.
Other ingredients used for Nausea and Vomiting
Allspicebamboo
myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
black pepper
chamomile
chen pi
Coptis chinensis
fennel
fenugreek
ginger
gooseberry
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lovage
mint
orange
Peppermint
phytocannabinoids
sage
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
watermelon
chickweed
tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
anise
swertia
Szechuan lovage
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
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Asafoetida
Agarwood
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Arrowroot
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Black Seed
Buttermilk
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
black salt
Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
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
Evodia
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Fernbush
False Calumba
Goldthread
Gentian
Gentianella alborosea
Gentianopsis barbata
Giant Blazingstar
Homalomena
Indian Ipecac
Javanese Long Pepper
Kukicha
Kola Nut
Loquat
Lime
Large-leaf Gentian
Lesser speargrass
Linden
Lotus
Large-Leaved Linden
Little ironweed
Mentha haplocalyx
Mandarin
Marjoram
Marsh Tea
Mace
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Meadowsweet
Nardostachys
Natsudaidai
Ophiopogon
Osmanthus
Phragmites
Piper chaba
Pulsatilla
Pepper Bark Tree
Phthalides
Piper retrofractum
Polygonatum
Pimpinella
Persimmon
Plectranthus amboinicus
Quince
Rue
Rubus
Rubiaceae
Rose
Rhus coriaria
Stephania root
Sensitive Plant
Southernwood
Savory
Scabrous Gentian
Sweet Bay
Sassafras
Sweet Orange alcohol
Tarragon
Vervain
Vanilla
Yuzu
Yellow Nut Sedge
Other health conditions supported by Vervain
AnxietyAnxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Burns and Scalds
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Ear Infection or Earache
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Indigestion
Insomnia
Itching
Laryngitis
Menopause
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C