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Peppermint is a natural treatment for IBS
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Herbs Used for IBS
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Asafoetida For: irritable bowel syndrome, gas and colic |
| Asafoetida is a local stimulant of mucous membranes, especially in the alimentary tract. As a result, it is useful in reducing flatulence and easing colic, and as a laxative medicine.
Asafoetida oil relieves gas buildup and irritation in irritable bowel syndrome. It also calms muscle spasms and digestive disturbances associated with anxiety. 52 | |
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Caraway For: Irritable bowel syndrome |
| Caraway has been used with success in combination with peppermint oil in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. | |
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Cardamom For: Morning Sickness |
| 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 33 | |
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Cayenne (capsaicin) For: Irritable bowel syndrome |
| Capsaicin may stimulate the bowel and is not generally considered appropriate for people with irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bowel inflammation. | |
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Dandelion For: IBS, Liver and Kidneys |
| 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. 10 | |
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Peppermint oil For: Irritable bowel syndrome |
| 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. 33 | |
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- Linda B.White, M.D.The Herbal Drugstore(2003)
- Grieve, Maude A Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)
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