Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Citron (Citrus medica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. In traditional Chinese medicine and various folk remedies, citron peel and extracts have been employed to address digestive issues, including belching, bloating, and indigestion. The rationale in these systems is that citron helps to regulate "Qi" and alleviate stagnation in the digestive tract, which is thought to cause symptoms such as belching. However, the evidence supporting its use is primarily anecdotal and based on centuries of empirical tradition rather than modern scientific validation. There is limited, if any, high-quality clinical research specifically examining the efficacy of citron for belching. Some laboratory studies have explored the general digestive benefits of citrus fruits, but these findings are not specific to citron or to the symptom of belching. As such, the traditional use of citron for belching persists, but it is not supported by strong scientific evidence. The rating reflects the predominance of traditional rather than scientific support for this use.

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