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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cinnamomum wilsonii, a species related to the more widely known Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon), has been cited in traditional Chinese medicine and ethnobotanical sources as being used to support digestive health, including the alleviation of gas and bloating. However, documentation of C. wilsonii’s specific use for this purpose is sparse compared to other Cinnamomum species. The broader Cinnamomum genus is often employed in traditional practices for digestive complaints, attributed to aromatic compounds thought to have carminative effects—meaning they help expel gas from the intestines. Despite this traditional application, there is a lack of modern clinical research or pharmacological studies that specifically validate the use of C. wilsonii for gas and bloating. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on extrapolation from related species, rather than on direct scientific investigation. Therefore, the justification for its use in treating gas and bloating is grounded primarily in tradition, with weak supporting evidence and no robust clinical trials to confirm efficacy or safety for this indication.

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