The efficacy of a homoeopathic complex (Ipecacaunha, Thebaicum and Phosphorus) in the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing hysterectomy

Abstract

The purpose of this randomised double blind placebo controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy of a homoeopathic complex in the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in women undergoing hysterectomy. It was hypothesised that the homoeopathic medication would reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in this experimental type clinical trial