Evidence supporting the use of: Pear
For the health condition: Belching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pears have been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and Korean folk remedies, for a variety of digestive complaints, including belching (also referred to as "eructation" or “burping”). In these traditions, pears are considered mildly cooling and moistening foods that can help soothe the digestive tract. Folk remedies sometimes recommend pear juice or fresh pears to relieve symptoms of indigestion, excess stomach heat, or acid reflux, which may include belching as a symptom. However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence directly supporting the use of pears for belching specifically. Most modern scientific studies on pears address their general digestive benefits, such as fiber content aiding regularity or antioxidants providing anti-inflammatory effects, rather than any targeted action against belching. Thus, the rationale for their use in this context is primarily traditional and anecdotal. No rigorous clinical trials or mechanistic studies have established a direct effect of pears on the physiological causes of belching, such as reducing swallowed air (aerophagia) or modifying gastric gas production. Therefore, while pears may be included in traditional approaches to digestive wellness, their use for treating belching is best understood as an aspect of folk medicine rather than evidence-based practice.
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basil
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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
Galangal
Mallow
Quince
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vinegar
Other health conditions supported by pear
Acid IndigestionAsthma
Belching
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Dehydration
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Grief and Sadness
Halitosis
Hangover
Headache (sinus)
Heart (weakness)
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