How to get rid of vomiting and nausea
PHYTOTHERAPY
(Herbal remedies to prevent vomiting and nausea)
The phytotherapy of vomiting and nausea implies using some plant preparations that can accomplish the following purposes:
- Anti emetic plants; plants with demulcent or soothing properties able to diminish or stop vomiting.
- Digestive plants, very useful to favor digestion
- Anti-spasmodic plants, able to treat stomach spasms.
- Sedative plants, specially those able to stop the influence of nerves on the stomach.
Among all the possible plants, the most important ones are the following:
- Chamomile, ( Matricaria chamomilla) Chamomile presents digestive, hepatic, biliary, antispasmodic and carminative properties. Because of its condition of protector and repairer of the gastric membrane it is very suitable in all those affections in which it is affected some organ of the digestive tract. (Infusion of a spoonful of dry flowers per cup of water. Drink 2 or 3 cups per day)
- Peppermint ( Mentha piperita) Most anti-spasmodic properties of this plant are conferred by its terpenes, rosmarinic acid, carvacrol, limonene and cineole. Menthol has soothing properties and has traditionally been seen as a good antivomitive. In addition to preventing vomiting after large meals, it prevents spasms and increases production of bile juices and therefore generally it offers an easier digestion . As with chamomile, it is advised not to take higher doses that the therapeutic recommended ones. Larger doses or too long treatments can produce opposite effect, leading to stomach irritation. (Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Take a couple of cups a day.)
- Lemon ( Citrus limonum) It can help combat flatulence or vomiting caused by poor digestion (Take small sips of half a lemon juice diluted in a glass of water after meals)
- Sage ( Salvia officinalis) Against difficult digestions, gastritis, heartburn, diarrhea and vomits it is a good remedy to drink tree cups a day of the infusion of 15 g. of dry leaves per litter of water.
- Basil ( Ocymum basilicum) When feeling the need of vomiting or in cases of intestine unrest ( Infusion of 15 g. of dry leaves per liter of water. 2 cups a day ) (Infusion of a handful of fresh leaves. 2 cups a day)
- Iceland moss ( Cetraria islandica) This lichen is a good antivomitive. The demulcent properties of Iceland moss are ideal to soothe the stomach and stop vomiting. (Infusion of 5 teaspoons of dried plant per liter of water for fifteen minutes. Take 3 cups a day(Infusion of 5 teaspoons of dried plant per liter of water for fifteen minutes. Take 3 cups a day)
- Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum) Because of its properties to stop to much acid production and to expel flatulence. (A couple of drops of oil of cloves dissolved in a glass of water, sweetened with honey half. Take a couple of cups a day)
replaced by tincture. In this case take 40 drops daily diluted in water divided into three daily doses)
- American ginseng ( Panax quinquefolium) it eases digestion, increases appetite and prevents vomiting. ( More information about contraindications and toxicity in the general study of the plant)
Avoid vomiting because of an anxiety attack or nervousness
- Melissa: ( Melissa officinalis) Its antispasmodic function must is not only limited to the level of musculature of the external members. Internally, the sedative properties of this plant may be useful to calm the spasms of the digestive system by acting on the musculature of their organs. Vomiting as a result of nerves in the stomach can be minimized with the use of this plant (Infusion of a tablespoon of dry leaves per cup of water for 15 minutes. 3 or 4 glasses a day between meals)
Avoid nausea and vomiting during traveling
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale) is especially suitable for dizziness and vomiting in travel, although this is not its only antivomiting property (See complete information in the study of this plant)
 More information about vomiting natural treatment in the listing above.
The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor. "Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication |
