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Source of validity: Traditional
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False Calumba (Enantia chlorantha or sometimes Coscinium fenestratum, also referred to as "false calumba" in herbal literature) has a historical reputation in traditional medicine, particularly in African and South Asian systems, as a bitter tonic. Traditionally, bitter tonics were widely used to address digestive complaints, including dyspepsia, indigestion, and symptoms such as belching or flatulence. The rationale in traditional herbalism is that bitter compounds stimulate the secretion of digestive juices, thereby improving digestion and reducing gas formation that could cause belching. However, there is minimal direct clinical evidence or rigorous scientific study supporting the efficacy of False Calumba specifically for belching. Most references to its use for digestive disorders are found in ethnobotanical surveys and older herbal texts. The plant's bitter principle was historically considered analogous to other "stomachic" herbs like gentian or true calumba (Jateorhiza palmata), but scientific validation for this specific use is lacking. Overall, while traditional use is documented, modern evidence remains limited, and its support for treating or preventing belching should be considered anecdotal rather than evidence-based.

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