Evidence supporting the use of: Stellaria dichotoma
For the health condition: Belching

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Stellaria dichotoma, commonly known as dichotomous chickweed, is a traditional medicinal herb used in Chinese medicine. Its use for belching (also known as "eructation" or "ge pi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) is primarily based on historical and ethnobotanical practices rather than robust scientific evidence. Traditional Chinese Medicine texts, such as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and various materia medica, note that Stellaria dichotoma root (known as "Yin Chai Hu") is often used to clear heat and reduce deficiency fever, but it is occasionally cited in TCM formulations aimed at regulating the stomach and alleviating digestive disturbances, including belching. However, these references are sparse, and Stellaria dichotoma is not a primary herb for gastrointestinal disorders in the classical sense, but may appear as a minor component in multi-herb prescriptions. There are no well-controlled clinical studies or modern pharmacological investigations directly supporting its efficacy for belching. Available historical usage and anecdotal reports account for the modest evidence rating. Overall, its application for belching remains rooted in tradition rather than supported by modern scientific validation.

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