Evidence supporting the use of: Chenopodium album
For the health condition: Belching

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chenopodium album (commonly known as lamb's quarters, bathua, or goosefoot) has a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine, especially in South Asia. In Ayurveda and various folk remedies, the leaves and seeds of Chenopodium album are used as digestive aids and are believed to help alleviate symptoms such as belching, flatulence, and indigestion. The plant is thought to possess carminative properties, which means it may help expel gas from the digestive tract and reduce discomfort associated with bloating and belching.

Despite its traditional use for digestive complaints, there is limited scientific research directly evaluating the efficacy of Chenopodium album for belching specifically. Some phytochemical analyses suggest the plant contains compounds like saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which might exert mild digestive effects, but clinical trials are lacking. Most evidence for its use in belching is anecdotal or based on traditional texts rather than modern scientific validation. Therefore, the support for using Chenopodium album to treat or support belching is rooted primarily in traditional practices rather than in robust scientific research.

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