Evidence supporting the use of: Bitter Principles
For the health condition: Belching

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Bitter principles, often found in herbs such as gentian, wormwood, and dandelion, have a long history of traditional use in various systems of medicine, particularly in European and Asian herbal traditions, to support digestive health and alleviate symptoms like belching (eructation). The rationale behind their use is that bitter compounds stimulate the taste receptors in the mouth, which in turn trigger a reflex increase in saliva and gastric secretions, including stomach acid and digestive enzymes. This increased digestive activity is believed to enhance the breakdown of food, promote gastric motility, and reduce the accumulation of gas in the stomach, thereby helping to prevent and relieve belching. Historical texts and ethnobotanical sources frequently mention the use of "bitters" as digestifs before or after meals to improve appetite and ease digestive discomfort. However, scientific studies specifically focusing on the efficacy of bitter principles for belching are limited. Some experimental and clinical research supports the general digestive-stimulating effects of bitters, such as increased gastric secretion and motility, but direct evidence for their use in treating belching is sparse. Thus, while traditional use is well established and there is some biological plausibility, robust scientific validation for the specific indication of belching remains modest.

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