Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Coca (Erythroxylum coca) has a long history of traditional use among indigenous peoples of the Andes for various digestive complaints, including belching, bloating, and indigestion. The leaves are commonly chewed or brewed into tea (mate de coca) to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort. The traditional explanation is that coca helps to regulate digestion and reduce symptoms such as belching due to its mild stimulant and muscle-relaxing properties. Historical records and ethnobotanical studies document this use, noting that coca was valued for its ability to ease stomach discomfort, particularly at high altitudes where digestion can be more difficult. However, scientific studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of coca leaves or their extracts for belching are lacking. Available research is largely limited to general observations on coca's effects on gastrointestinal motility and appetite suppression, without rigorous clinical trials or mechanistic studies directly linking coca to the relief of belching. As such, the evidence supporting coca's use for belching is primarily traditional, with a moderate degree of support from ethnobotanical reports but little in the way of modern scientific validation.

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