Nausea in pregnancy

It is emmenagogic and antispasmodic. It is believed to increase lactation and reduce nausea in pregnancy (Weiss, 2002). 

Antihistaminics are widely used in the palliative treatment in allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria, some forms of pruritus, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, mild asthma etc. A few antihistaminics possess potent antiemetic action and hence are frequently employed in the prevention and treatment of irradiation sickness, motion sickness (air, sea, road), nausea in pregnancy and postoperative vomiting. 

Traditional Medicine. Used mainly as a refrigerant (in a refreshing drink to cool down fever) and a laxative. In China it is also used to treat nausea in pregnancy and as an anthelmintic for children. In Saudi Arabia the fruit pulp juice is used for stomach problems, colds. 

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