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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Western Mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana) has a long history of use in traditional medicine among Indigenous peoples and herbalists in North America. It has been used to address digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting. The plant contains various phytochemicals, such as sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, which are believed to have antispasmodic and carminative properties. Ethnobotanical records document its use by Native American groups who prepared teas or infusions from the leaves to alleviate stomach upset and related symptoms.

Despite its traditional application, there is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies specifically validating Western Mugwort's efficacy for treating nausea or vomiting. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on ethnobotanical surveys rather than controlled scientific investigation. Related Artemisia species (such as Artemisia absinthium and Artemisia vulgaris) have been more widely studied, but their results cannot be directly extrapolated to Western Mugwort.

In summary, the use of Western Mugwort for nausea and vomiting is justified primarily by tradition. The evidence supporting its use is mostly historical and cultural, with limited scientific validation. Individuals interested in this remedy should consult healthcare professionals, especially due to potential toxicity or allergic reactions associated with some Artemisia species.

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