Antiulcers – Herbs for Ulcers
Peptic ulcers affect the upper gastrointestinal tract. They include gastric and duodenal ulcers found in the stomach and small intestine respectively. Ulcers typically cause burning pain roughly in the centre of the chest that can be associated with nausea and stabbing Read More
Carminatives – Herbs to relieve cramping, bloating and gas
Carminatives are herbs that help promote digestion and relieve bloating and flatulence. The word carminative comes from the Latin meaning to “comb out”. The ancient Greeks stated carminatives “help to relax the gross humours from whence the wind arises, combing Read More
Antidiarrheals – Herbs for Diarrhea
Diarrhea produces frequent watery stools, often accompanied by cramping pains, urgency, and in serious cases, blood in the stool. Infectious diarrhea is the most prevalent cause of diarrhea worldwide but food sensitivities, inflammation, and medications are also common causes. Oral rehydration Read More
Astringent herbs – The use of tannins in medicine
Astringent herbs have long been used treat damaged and inflamed tissues. The term astringent is derived from latin word “adstringere” which means to “to bind together”. Compounds called tannins are responsible for the astringent effect. Tannins bind to proteins forming cross-linking that tightens Read More