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, chicory and Dandelion help the liver and kidneys to do their work and keeping the bowels in a healthy condition.²

Herbs Used for IBS

Angelica * Anise Seed * Black Pepper * Blessed Thistle * Boldo * Camphor * Caraway * Cayenne Pepper * Chamomile * Cinnamon * Clary Sage * Codonopsis * Coleus Forskohlii * Coriander * Dandelion * Dill * Gentian * Ginger * Holy Basil * Hyssop * Jasmine * Lavender * Licorice * Marjoram,Sweet * Mugwort * Myrrh * Papaya * Parsley * Peppermint * Pineapple * Rosemary * Spearmint * Wormwood *

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

Cardamom For: Morning Sickness
Profile	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 Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

Cayenne (capsaicin) For: Irritable bowel syndrome
Profile	Capsaicin may stimulate the bowel and is not generally considered appropriate for people with irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bowel inflammation.

Dandelion For: IBS, Liver and Kidneys
Profile	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. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Peppermint oil For: Irritable bowel syndrome
Profile	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. Marlene Ericksen, Healing with Aromatherapy (2000)

IBS Information

• Digestion/Indigestion :
  Bitter herbs are unrivaled stomach tonics. They improve the appetite, promoting digestive juices, peristalsis and the flow of bile.
• Constipation :
  Reserve strong laxatives such as senna, aloe, cascara sagrada, and turkey rhubarb for those occasions when all else fails.
• Diarrhea :
  There are many time-honored herbal treatments for common diarrhea, that can in fact be just as helpful, if not more than many over-the counter remedies.
• Nausea :
  Learn how to use natural herbs and spices to curb nausea and upset stomach.
• Parasites/Worms :
  Herbs are often used in intestinal cleansing and anti-parasite support.
• Culinary :
  Herbs can be thought of as food, medicine, or better yet food pharmacy. They add micro nutrients and vitamins, digestive enzymes and great taste to any meal.