Synopsis

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

Southern Tsangshu, also known as Atractylodes lancea, is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat digestive complaints such as belching, bloating, and poor appetite. Its use is primarily justified by historical and traditional medical texts, especially within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is considered to "dry dampness" and "strengthen the spleen." This is believed to support digestive function and alleviate symptoms like belching, which are interpreted in TCM as signs of spleen qi deficiency or dampness obstructing the middle burner.

There is limited scientific evidence specifically validating the efficacy of Southern Tsangshu for belching in the context of modern biomedical research. While some studies have explored the general gastroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of Atractylodes lancea extracts, rigorous clinical trials directly assessing its effect on belching or similar dyspeptic symptoms are lacking. Most available information on its use for digestive issues, including belching, comes from its long-standing role in traditional herbal formulas and centuries of empirical use rather than from controlled scientific studies. As such, its evidence rating for this indication is moderate when considering traditional use, but low in terms of modern clinical validation.

More about Southern Tsangshu
More about Belching

Other ingredients used for Belching

Other health conditions supported by Southern Tsangshu

Products containing Southern Tsangshu