Herbal Remedies

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is generally called a common disorder of intestines which can lead to crampy pain,  bloating, chronic constipation, and chronic diarrhea, mucous in the stool, fatigue, full sensation even after a small meal, vomiting and change in bowel habits. The symptoms of IBS may differ from person to person. The abdominal pain can occur especially in the lower part of abdomen with recurrent diarrhea and constipation or both. Some herbs or home remedies are suggested to treat it properly.d

Triphala: This is miraculous Indian remedy for all digestive diseases. This powder is a combination in equal ratio of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki  (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki  (Terminalia chebula). Regularly taken before sleep at night is beneficial to cure constipation. Triphala tones up whole digestive tract.

Peppermint: It is very effective to treat IBS. The mint can calm the muscles in the stomach, intestines, uterus and gastric juice production improves. It is also a very useful painkiller. It is an anti-bacterial to help in curing indigestion, gastrointestinal cramps, gas, vomiting and diarrhea. It may be taken in the tea form also or chewed also to get relief.

Fennel: This is widely useful to relieve bloating, gas, indigestion and stomach ache. It has got anti-spasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic properties to cure this problem properly. It can be taken in tea form also. Fennel can also be chewed to get relief.

Ginger: Ginger is an important herb to heal this disease. The gastrointestinal problem, indigestion, severe cramps and nausea can be treated properly with this herb. It can help in digestion by improving intestinal muscles. It has also got anti-inflammatory properties and can be taken in tea or raw form.

Chamomile: It can alleviate the problems of gastrointestinal spasms and tension. It is an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-peptic to give relief in indigestion, gas and other abdominal ailments. Tea can be made from its flowers.

Caraway: This is anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic to soothe the muscles in the digestive tract to relieve gas. It will encourage the gastric juice production. It is a kind of dried seed which can be chewed or taken in the tea as well and  is considered very effective in all kinds of abdominal problems.

Anise: This herb has got the properties of anti-spasmodic and anti-fungal to aid in curing stomach pain and relieve chronic diarrhea and constipation. It is useful in stimulating the production of gastric juices and can relieve gas, nausea, bloating and cramps. Anise seeds and can be chewed or taken in the tea.

Oregano: This herb has got anti-spasmodic properties to stimulate gastric juices. It can reduce and alleviate bloating gas, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. It may be very effective muscle relaxant. It is easily available in fresh or dried form and can be used in tea without any kinds of side effects. It is easily available at all food stores or medicinal stores.