Synopsis

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

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, for various digestive complaints, including belching (eructation), indigestion, and gastric discomfort. The fruit, seeds, and sometimes leaves have been used in folk remedies and traditional herbal medicine systems. The rationale behind its use for belching is largely based on its mucilaginous content, which is thought to soothe and protect the gastrointestinal mucosa, potentially calming irritation that can lead to excessive gas and belching. There are also traditional references to quince being used to "settle the stomach" and reduce symptoms like bloating and reflux. However, scientific validation for quince's effectiveness specifically for belching is limited. While several in vitro and animal studies suggest quince extracts may have gastroprotective, anti-ulcer, and anti-inflammatory properties, direct clinical studies on belching or eructation are lacking. Traditional usage remains the primary justification for its use in this context, and there is some indirect support from its general effects on the digestive tract, but robust, targeted clinical evidence is not currently available. Overall, quince's role in treating belching is best categorized as traditional, with a modest to low level of supporting evidence.

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