IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Natural Herbal Treatment

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Peppermint is a natural treatment for IBS

IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also called spastic colon and mucous colitis, is a collection of symptoms that are caused by irritability and irregularity in the movement of both the small and the large intestines. IBS is a common disorder of the intestines that leads to crampy pain, gassiness, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.

Many herbs and aromatic oils improve the function of the digestive system while calming nervous conditions that cause tension and stomach cramping. Caraway has been used with success in combination with peppermint oil in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. ¹ Gentle laxatives such as coffee, chickory and Dandelion help the liver and kidneys to do their work and keeping the bowels in a healthy condition.²

IBS Herbs and spices when used in preparation of a healthy diet can help maintain good digestion. One exception may be the overuse of hot peppers such as cayenne which may over stimulate the bowel.

IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Helpful Herbs

Caraway
	Caraway has been used with success in combination with peppermint oil in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.

Cardamom
	Cardamom relieves nausea and morning sickness in pregnancy. It relieves spasm, making it beneficial for colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and cramps. It also strengthens weak digestion (Ericksen, Marlene )

Cayenne Pepper
	Capsaicin may stimulate the bowel and is not generally considered appropriate for people with irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bowel inflammation.

Dandelion
	Roasted dandelion is a gentle laxative, helping the liver and kidneys to do their work and keeping the bowels in a healthy condition, so that it offers great advantages to dyspeptics (Irritable Bowel Syndrome/indigestion) and does not cause wakefulness. (Grieve, Maude )

Peppermint
	Studies has shown that peppermint oil capsules reduce the pain and bloating that accompanies irritable bowel syndrome. Enteric coated capsules should be used to bypass the stomach. (Ericksen, Marlene )

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