Cloves
Cloves, a popular spice in many cuisines, can also be used as an effective home remedy for vomiting. Cloves have been used for centuries to treat nausea and vomiting due to their high eugenol content. Eugenol is the active ingredient in cloves that gives them their distinct smell and ability to numb and produce a warming sensation on the skin. Eugenol also has anti-microbial properties, which is why cloves are frequently used to treat toothaches.
The most common way to use cloves as a home remedy for vomiting is by placing a few whole cloves into a pot of water, bringing it to a simmer, steeping the water for five minutes, and then drinking the liquid while hot. Another way is to prepare a clove tea by boiling water with three or four whole cloves for about half an hour. You can then strain the liquid and drink it slowly. Finally, if you prefer not to drink it warm, you can pour it into a container, refrigerate it for several hours until it’s cold, and then drink it.
Clinical studies have shown cloves to be more effective than antiemetic drugs such as Dramamine when treating vomiting and nausea. Because of this, many herbalists recommend using cloves as part of a natural treatment plan for nausea.
