Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Oryza, commonly known as rice, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia, to support the stomach and digestive health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rice is considered a neutral food that nourishes the spleen and stomach, helping to harmonize digestion and alleviate symptoms like diarrhea, poor appetite, and fatigue. It is often used as a base for congees (rice porridge), which are prescribed for people recovering from illness or suffering from digestive complaints. Similarly, Ayurvedic medicine regards rice as easily digestible and soothing to the gastrointestinal tract, recommending it for people with weak digestion.

While rice is widely recognized as a gentle, non-irritating food suitable for people with sensitive stomachs, there is limited modern scientific research specifically validating its use for supporting stomach health beyond its basic nutritional and low-allergen profile. Most of the supporting evidence comes from longstanding traditional dietary practices rather than controlled clinical studies. Thus, its reputation for supporting the stomach body system is mainly rooted in tradition, with some indirect support from its blandness, digestibility, and ability to form the basis of diets for those with gastrointestinal upset.

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