I wanted to help my readers understand some of the terms used when I list the properties of certain herbs. Understanding what your herb can do completely, will ensure it is used safely and properly. Today's term is emesis.
Emetic herbs induce vomiting and thus quickly empty the stomach of its contents. This may be a necessary treatment if one is feeling sick from eating too much food or a poor combination of foods. It is also recommended for treating poisoning by noncaustic substances that will not burn the esophagus when vomiting is induced.
Emesis greatly reduces the energy of the body and so should not be used by persons who are already very weak. The emetic treatment may be followed by a mild stimulating treatment, along with soothing, demulcent herbs, to recover the energy.
Emetics: black mustard seed, lobelia, ipecac, bayberry, elecampane and blessed thistle.
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