There are many types of digestive track problems such as IBS, Crohns, encopresis, constipation, bloating, excessive gas, abdominal pains, and many others. Good news is – there are natural herbs that help alleviate these problems without having to take a chemical based medicine. Here is a helpful break down of natural herbs that aid in digestive problems.

Bitters are a natural herbal remedy that aids in digestive problems. Some of the bitter herbs that can help include angelica, black cohosh, dandelion, skullcap, and yarrow. These are great when seeped as a tea.

Carminatives work on the gas in your stomach and include herbs such as fennel, lavender, mint, rosemary, and juniper. Making tea with them will help with the stomach.

Antispasmodic herbs are herbs that relieve and relax muscle spasms. Some of the herbs associated with this remedy are black cohosh, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, mint, skullcap, valerian, wild yam, wormwood, and yarrow. Tea is a great way to help relieve and relax the spasms of your stomach muscles.

Demulcent remedies, meaning they soothe, coat, and lubricate, are herbs such as marshmallow, mullein, and oats. When using these are instructed you can be more regular and clean your colon and the toxins out of your body.

Ginger is a great herb for nausea and digestive aid but it’s not easily grown in the regular garden. Ginger has been supported by Doctors to work great as a supplement for medicines.

Tips include not using wormwood without being treated by a Doctor, and if you have excessive stomach acid don’t use the bitters and ginger. Most of these herbs can be made into a tea and drank for relief, however the oats can be used as you would regularly use them.

So now that you have a few helpful ideas of how to alleviate those stomach problems make sure you consult a Doctor before coming off of any medicines that you have been prescribed for stomach problems.

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