Evidence supporting the use of: Curry leaf
For the health condition: Belching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Curryleaf (Murraya koenigii), commonly used in South Asian cuisine, has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine. In these systems, curryleaf is often recommended for a variety of digestive complaints, including belching, indigestion, and flatulence. The traditional rationale is based on its purported carminative properties—meaning it helps to relieve gas from the digestive tract—and its ability to improve appetite and digestion. Historical Ayurvedic texts mention the use of curryleaf formulations to promote digestive health and reduce symptoms like bloating and belching.
However, scientific studies specifically evaluating curryleaf for the treatment of belching are limited. Some laboratory and animal studies have suggested that curryleaf possesses gastroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, and its essential oils may have mild carminative action. Nevertheless, there are no robust clinical trials or direct scientific evidence confirming its efficacy in treating belching in humans. Thus, the use of curryleaf for belching is primarily rooted in tradition, with limited scientific backing at this time.
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basil
black pepper
chamomile
chen pi
clove
cowage seed
curcumin
fennel
gentian root
ginger
green tea
lemon
lovage
mastic gum
mint
pancreatin
pear
peppermint oil
rhizome
spearmint leaf
water
cardamom
atractylodes
shen-chu
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
fumaria parviflora
sweet flag
caraway
Sichuan pepper
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Ardisia
Angelica
Amomum
Asafoetida
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Bicarbonate
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
boldo
black salt
Buddha's Hand
Bitter principals
Cumin
Centaury
Curry leaf
Cinnamomum
Chervil
Coriander
Citron
Citrus
Carvone
Coca
Colombo
Calamus
Dragonhead
Dill
English Horsemint
Enzyme Blend
False Calumba
Galangal
Mallow
Quince
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vinegar
Other health conditions supported by Curry leaf
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Addictions (tobacco smoking or chewing)
Arthritis
Asthma
Belching
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections