Synopsis

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

Botanical blends for gas and bloating are primarily justified by traditional use rather than robust scientific validation. Many cultures have historically used herbs such as peppermint, ginger, fennel, and chamomile to relieve digestive discomfort, including gas and bloating. Traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, prescribe combinations of these botanicals to ease gastrointestinal symptoms. For example, peppermint oil has been used for centuries to relax intestinal muscles and reduce gas formation. Fennel seeds are commonly chewed after meals in various cultures to aid digestion and mitigate bloating.

While there are some modern studies suggesting that individual herbs (like peppermint oil) may be beneficial for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can include gas and bloating, the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of broad "botanical blends" is generally limited and often of low quality. Most clinical studies focus on single-herb extracts rather than multi-ingredient blends. Therefore, the overall evidence level supporting the use of botanical blends specifically for gas and bloating rates as moderate at best, reflecting a strong traditional precedent but only modest scientific validation.

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