Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Asteraceae is a large plant family that includes many species historically used to support digestive health and the stomach body system. Well-known examples include chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), and artichoke (Cynara scolymus). Across various cultures, particularly in European, Asian, and Native American traditions, members of the Asteraceae family have been used as teas, tinctures, or food to address a range of stomach-related complaints, such as indigestion, bloating, mild gastrointestinal discomfort, and to stimulate appetite. For example, chamomile is a classic remedy for mild digestive upset, commonly used as a calming tea, while dandelion roots and leaves have been used as bitters to promote digestion and bile flow. Artichoke leaf extract is another traditional remedy for dyspepsia. While some specific members of the Asteraceae family have limited scientific evidence supporting their use for digestive issues (notably artichoke and chamomile), the justification for using unspecified Asteraceae species for stomach support is based primarily on long-standing traditional practice rather than broad scientific validation across the entire family. Many Asteraceae plants have not been studied rigorously for stomach-related effects. As such, the evidence for the whole family is best characterized as traditional, with a moderate rating due to the widespread historical use of certain well-known species.

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