Ipecacuanha
participates in the Digestive System
Ipecacuanha is a plant used in homeopathy. It is originally from Brazil.
In botany, various scientific names have been given: Cephaelis acuminata, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, Psychotria ipecacuanha and Uragoga ipecacuanha is used to treat various symptoms, especially those related to the respiratory and digestive systems.
Some of the benefits attributed to it are:
- Reduces nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
- Relieves cough, asthma and bronchitis.
- Reduces stress and irritability.
- Promotes hemostasis and prevents bleeding.
- Fights convulsions and tetanus.
Ipecacuanha reduces nausea and vomiting because it acts as an emetic, i.e. a substance that triggers the vomiting reflex. When you vomit, you eliminate the contents of your stomach that may be causing discomfort or irritation.
Ipecacuanha is used in homeopathy to treat nausea and vomiting from various causes, such as indigestion, food poisoning, cough, asthma, or pregnancy.