Re: Herb & plant remedies
10/31/10 06:40 PM
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renee21
Reged: 06/02/05
Posts: 486
Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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I've seen a few herbalists/naturopaths so I've taken all these herbs at one time or another. They've been used for centuries for the issues you've identified. I've also taken other ones like marshmallow, peppermint, hops, valerian, artichoke, black radish, wild yam, clove.... I can't remember what they were all for, but I remember feeling like I was back in the middle ages, taking eye of newt!
As I'm sure you know, Heather herself sells fennel tea (for gas) and peppermint caps (for spasm). In my experience, I didn't notice that my IBS was much different or better when I took herbs. That being said, I still really enjoy herbal teas (Egyptian Licorice Tea by Yogi is awesome). And my digestive enzyme contains some fennel to help combat gas.
I say no harm in trying them - perhaps they'll help you. Have you heard of Iberogast? It's a supplement combining several herbs helpful for IBS, sold in health food stores.
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IBS-C, lots of spasm and trapped gas.
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