Lavender
For centuries, lavender has been used as a botanical medicine to help treat vomiting. When inhaled, the scent of lavender can have a calming effect on the body, which may help to relieve nausea. While there is no scientific evidence that lavender helps with vomiting, many people have reported relief by simply smelling the flower.
Inhaling the scent of lavender can stimulate receptors in the brainstem known as the chemoreceptors responsible for regulating our body’s response to smells. When scents like lavender stimulate these receptors, they send signals through the medulla oblongata, which tells our brain that we’re breathing in something pleasant. That signals our blood vessels and muscles to relax, which helps us feel better overall.
This relaxation also applies to our digestive system. When we inhale a relaxing scent like lavender, we can put ourselves at ease and reduce tension throughout our body, which can help with nausea or cramping. Lavender is also a sedative that can have a calming effect on your body and mind, especially helpful when experiencing vomiting-related anxiety.
