Digestive System Herbs

Question 1

Agrimonia eupatoria

Answer 1

Agrimony, Rosaceae family (aerial parts)

Astringent, bitter, tonic, mild, diuretic.

Diarrhoea in children, Mucus colitis, Chronic gastritis, Urinary incontinence, Cystitis, External gargle sore throat

Question 2

Frangula purshiana

Answer 2

Cascara, Rhannaceae family (bark)

Laxative, mild purgative.

Constipation, Dyspepsia, Anal fissures, Haemorrhoids

Question 3

Rheum palmatum

root and rhizome

Answer 3

Chinese rhubarb, Polygonaceae family (root and rhizome)

Laxative, astringent, tonic, stomachic, aperient.

Constipation (high doses), Diarrhoea (ow dose), Gastro-enteritis, Haemorrhois, Anal fissures

Question 4

Rumex crispus

root

Answer 4

Yellow dock, Polygonaceae family (root)

Gentle purgative, chologogue, laative, alterative, onic.

Atonic constipation, Jaundice, CHronic skin conditions, Psoriasis, Arthritis, External gargle gingivitis, laryngitis

Question 5

Angelica archangelica

Answer 5

Angelica, root

Carminative, spasmolytic, aromatic digestive, peripheral circulatory stimulant

Flatulence and bloating, poor gastro function especially when circulation is poor

Question 6

Artemisia absinthium

Answer 6

Wormwood, leaf/flowering top

Bitter tonic, anthelmintic, antiparasitic, nervine stimulant

Poor digestion, gastro parasitic worms, convalescence, depression

Question 7

Cinnamomum verum

Answer 7

Cinnamon, bark

Carminative, aromatic digestive, antioxidant, anti microbial, hypoglycaemic, neuroprotective, antiatherosclerotic, antidepressant

Dyspepsia, flatulence, heliobactor infection, hypertension, atherosclerosis, blood sugar regulation

Question 8

Foeniculum vulgare

Answer 8

Fennel, seed

Carminative, aromatic digestive, galactalogue, antimicrobial

Chronic weak digestion, spasmodic gut conditions, colic, chronic spasmodic cough, suppressed lactation

Question 9

Filipendula ulmaria

Answer 9

Meadowsweet, aerial parts

Stomachic, antacid, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective

Atonic dyspepsia with heartburn and hyper acidity
Peptic ulcer

Question 10

Matricaria recutita

Answer 10

Chamomile, flowers

Carminative, spasmolytic, sedative (mild), bitter

Stress/anxiety related digestive issues, bloating, GIT spasm, anxiety

Question 11

Melissa officinalis

Answer 11

Lemon balm, aerial parts

Carminative, spasmolytic, sedative (mild), diaphoretic, TSH antagonist

Anxiety, irritability, depression, hyperadrenalism, hyperthyroidism, nervous indigestion, flatulence

Question 12

Mentha x piperita

Answer 12

Peppermint, leaf

Carminative, spasmolytic, antiemetic, choloretic, cholagogue, antimicrobial

Dyspepsia, chronic digestive complaints, spasmodic GIT complaints, nausea, mental and physical fatigue

Question 13

Pimpinella anisum

Answer 13

Aniseed, fruit (seed)

Carminative, spasmolytic, parasympathetic relaxant, cholagogue, bronchospasmolytic (reflex), expectorant, mucolytic

Bronchial catarrh, pertussis, flatulent colic, bronchitis

Question 14

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Answer 14

Fenugreek, dried mature seeds

Digestive stimulant, hypocholesterolaemic, demulcent, hepatoprotective, memory-enhancing

Poor digestion bloating, belching, flatulence. Atherosclerosis, diabetes, promote lactation, Parkinson’s disease

Question 15

Ulmus rubra

Answer 15

Slippery elm, inner bark

Demulcent, emollient, anti-inflammatory, prebiotic

Gastritis, dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, IBS, dysbiosis, constipation

Question 16

Zingiber officinale

Answer 16

Ginger, rhizome

Carminative, spasmolytic, digestive stimulant, circulatory stimulant, a/i, antimicrobial

Nausea, dyspepsia, bloating, flatulence, atherosclerosis, hypertension, rheumatism, fibromyalgia