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Source of validity: Traditional
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Belleric (Terminalia bellirica), also known as Bibhitaki, is a fruit commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly as a component of the classical formulation Triphala. In traditional Ayurvedic practice, Bibhitaki is believed to support digestive health, which includes functions attributed to the spleen. The spleen, in traditional systems of medicine (such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda), is considered vital for digestion, the transformation of nutrients, and immune health. Bibhitaki is described as having properties that help eliminate excess mucus, promote the detoxification of the digestive tract, and balance the body's "doshas," thereby indirectly supporting spleen function as conceptualized in Ayurveda. However, scientific evidence directly supporting Belleric's benefit for the spleen, as understood in modern biomedical terms, is limited. Preclinical studies suggest antioxidant, antimicrobial, and hepatoprotective effects, but these do not specifically address spleen health. The traditional rationale for its use is largely based on historical texts and empirical use rather than modern clinical trials. Therefore, the evidence for Belleric's use in supporting the spleen body system is primarily traditional, with moderate support from centuries of empirical use, but lacking robust scientific validation specific to the spleen.

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