This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.
If available, we therefore recommend that you click on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.
Any substance or drug capable of inducing vomiting is defined as emetic.
Emetic substances are used in therapy against poisoning by accidental ingestion of toxic substances.
The most effective emetic is apomorphine, which if given with a subcutaneous injection, causes vomiting in a short time. The natural emetic par excellence is instead the emethine, an alkaloid easily found in the Brazilian ipecacuana plant.
Medicinal plants Emetic and supplements with Emetic properties
Ipecacuana, violet (root), violet, mustard, phytolacca, cascara, lily of the valley.
