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    Antiemetic

    Action:Antiemetic
    Synonym:Antinausea
    • Definition
    • Indications
    • Treatments
    • Systems
    • Mechanism
    • References

    Definition

    Reduces the severity or incidence of nausea and vomiting.

    Indications

    nausea and vomiting due to:
    • pregnancy
    • motion-sickness
    • chemotherapy

    Treatments

    • chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
    • ginger (Zingiber officinale)
    • marijuana (Cannabis sativa)
    • meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
    • peppermint (Mentha piperita)
    • turmeric (Curcuma longa )

    Systems

    • gastrointestinal

    Mechanism

    Numerous receptors can be affected:
    • Serotonins (5-HT3) antagonist = ginger
    • Cannabinoid aganoist = marijuana
    • Muscarinic antagonist = anticholinergics

    References

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    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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    Antiemetic

    Action:Antiemetic
    Synonym:Antinausea

    Definition

    Reduces the severity or incidence of nausea and vomiting.

    Indications

    nausea and vomiting due to:
    • pregnancy
    • motion-sickness
    • chemotherapy

    Treatments

    • chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
    • ginger (Zingiber officinale)
    • marijuana (Cannabis sativa)
    • meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
    • peppermint (Mentha piperita)
    • turmeric (Curcuma longa )

    Systems

    • gastrointestinal

    Mechanism

    Numerous receptors can be affected:
    • Serotonins (5-HT3) antagonist = ginger
    • Cannabinoid aganoist = marijuana
    • Muscarinic antagonist = anticholinergics

    References

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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