Vomiting

Honey was a popular cure for vomiting as it was for several other diseases. An infusion of eucalyptus leaves was also used, as was a hot infusion of cardamom seeds.

Water was recommended during bouts of vomiting as it prevents dehydration.

Salt was used to induce vomiting, as was mustard. A mixture of salt and vinegar was sometimes used to induce vomiting, as in cases of poisoning.

See also Nausea.