Evidence supporting the use of: Belleric myrobalan
For the health condition: Blood in Stool

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Belleric (Terminalia bellirica), known as "Bibhitaki" in Ayurveda, is traditionally used in various formulations for gastrointestinal health, including conditions that may present with blood in the stool, such as hemorrhoids, dysentery, or chronic diarrhea. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe Bibhitaki as having astringent, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic properties, which are believed to help in reducing bleeding and promoting gut health. It is a key ingredient in the well-known formula Triphala, which is used to normalize bowel movements and address various digestive complaints.

However, there is limited scientific evidence directly validating the efficacy of Belleric for specifically treating or stopping blood in the stool. Most modern studies focus on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and general gastrointestinal protective effects, rather than its hemostatic effects in gastrointestinal bleeding. The use for this indication is therefore supported mainly by a long history of traditional use rather than robust clinical trials or scientific studies. Due to the limited scientific validation for this specific symptom, the evidence is rated as moderate based on tradition, but low from a modern biomedical perspective.

In summary, the use of Belleric for blood in stool is primarily justified by traditional Ayurvedic practice, with only indirect or limited scientific support for its effectiveness in this specific condition.

More about Belleric myrobalan
More about Blood in Stool

Products containing Belleric myrobalan

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.