Evidence supporting the use of: Elephant's Head
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Elephant's Head (Pedicularis groenlandica) has a history of use in some traditional medicine systems, particularly among Native American groups, for various ailments. However, its use for treating nausea and vomiting is not well-documented or widespread compared to some other herbal remedies. The primary references to Elephant's Head in ethnobotanical literature generally describe its use as a muscle relaxant, mild sedative, or for treating pain and tension. There are occasional mentions of its use as a remedy for digestive complaints, but these are rare and often lack detailed context or specificity regarding nausea and vomiting.
There is virtually no scientific research or clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of Elephant's Head for nausea or vomiting. No pharmacological studies, randomized controlled trials, or systematic reviews have evaluated its effects on these symptoms. The rating of 1 reflects the presence of minimal, mostly anecdotal traditional use, but not enough to represent a robust or widely accepted practice, and no scientific validation exists to support its use for this purpose.
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 oil
phytocannabinoids
sage
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
watermelon
chickweed
tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
anise
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
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
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Goldthread
Lotus
Little ironweed
Quince
Rose
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Elephant's Head
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Eye Infections
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Insomnia
Itching
Kidney Stones
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervousness