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Carminative

Action:	Carminative

Definition
Indications
Treatments
Systems
Mechanism
References

Definition

Promotes digestion and relieves gas and bloating.

Indications

• Indigestion, colic & flatulence
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Treatments

Major
• Caraway (Carum carvi)
• Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
• Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
• Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Other
• Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
• Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
• Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica)
• Holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
• Hops (Humulus lupulus)
• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
• Osha (Ligusticum porteri)
• Parsley (Petroselinum sativum)
• Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum Americanum)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Ruta (Ruta graveolens)
• Sage (Salvia officinalis)
• Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
• Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Wild indigo (Baptisia tinctoria)
• Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
• Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Systems

• Gastrointestinal

Mechanism

Mechanism of Action:
• Increase blood flow to intestines
• Relax smooth muscles (Sphincters) & normalizes peristalsis

References

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Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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