**All these herbs have more uses and properties then listed below but this is a quick reference to some of their digestive attributes………..
*BITTER – helps stimulate digestion
*TONIC – stimulates nutrition and systemal tone
*CARMINATIVE – relieves intestinal gas, pain and distention; promotes peristalsis
BITTER ASPECTS ...........
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) – BITTER – good tonic and remedy for stomach pain, sour stomach, heartburn, gas and cramps.
Artichoke leaf
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) – BITTER – digestive tonic; helps restore appetite; painful digestion; debilitated conditions of the stomach; liver cleanser
Calamus root
Gentian root (Gentiana lutea) – BITTER – strengthen digestive organs, improve appetite, liver complaints, esp. good for indigestion, heartburn, stomach aches and gastritis.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) – BITTER - stimulating and invigorating to the whole digestive process esp. when due to lack of gastric juice; poor digestion or lack of appetite,
TONIC ASPECTS ..........
Burdock root (Arctium lappa) - stimulates the liver and gallbladder; increases bile flow; high in inulin (helps lower blood sugar); helps digestion of fats
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) – TONIC – stomach disorders; constipation; excellent liver tonic; fluid retention
Hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) – anti-inflammatory, astringent – minor stomach and intestinal complaints
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – TONIC – strengthens digestion; treats stomach and duodenal ulcers; for inflammation of the intestines; relieves abdominal pain and spasms
Milk Thistle seed & leaf
Oregon Grape root
Prickley Ash
Rosemary leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis) - TONIC – tones and calms the digestive system esp. when due to psychological tension; increases circulation in head; circulatory and nervine stimulant
Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) – TONIC – excellent against colds and flu; digestive aid; indigestion and gas
Thyme leaf (Thymus vulgaris) – TONIC – excellent against colds and flu; stomach weakness and digestive problems; calming to nervous system
Wild Yam root (Dioscorea villosa) – TONIC - for inflammation of the intestines; effective for liver and gallbladder; chronic flatulence and gas
Yarrow lf & flower (Achillea millefolium) – TONIC – stimulates digestion; good for expelling gas from stomach and intestines, very healing and soothing to mucous membranes, tones digestive organs
Yellow Dock Root
CARMINATIVE ASPECTS.......
Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum) - CARMINATIVE
Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum) – CARMINATIVE – stimulates appetite and the flow of saliva; warming; relieves intestinal pain
Caraway seed (Carum carvi) – CARMINATIVE – aids digestion and counteracts gas; intestinal colic; stimulates appetite
Chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) – CARMINATIVE – calms, digestive complaints; helps regulate the bowels; excellent source of calcium
Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum cassia) – CARMINATIVE - warms and stimulates all the vital functions of the body; stops diarrhea; improves digestion; relieves abdominal spasms
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) – CARMINATIVE – warms and aids digestion; helps nausea; stops hiccoughs due to a cold stomach
Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum) - CARMINATIVE -
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) – CARMINATIVE – warming; aid digestion and assimilation; nausea and vomiting
Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum )- CARMINATIVE – treats stomach and digestive disorders; cleansing and soothing to intestines, relieves gas; helps regulate insulin in diabetes.
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) - CARMINATIVE – treats spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and stomach pains; promotes and smoothes digestion, relieves gas; increases peristalsis of the stomach and intestines;
Star Anise (Illicium verum) – CARMINATIVE – warms the abdomen, dispels gas; treats belching; vomiting and abdominal pain
Parasites
Chircory root
Peppermint leaf
Bitter Orange peel
Cascara Sagrada
Rhubarb root
Turmeric root
Marshmallow root
Calendula flower
Pau D'Arco bark
Black Walnut leaf
Sage leaf
Elecampane root
Aloe leaf
Senna leaf
Catnip leaf
*BITTER – helps stimulate digestion
*TONIC – stimulates nutrition and systemal tone
*CARMINATIVE – relieves intestinal gas, pain and distention; promotes peristalsis
BITTER ASPECTS ...........
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) – BITTER – good tonic and remedy for stomach pain, sour stomach, heartburn, gas and cramps.
Artichoke leaf
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) – BITTER – digestive tonic; helps restore appetite; painful digestion; debilitated conditions of the stomach; liver cleanser
Calamus root
Gentian root (Gentiana lutea) – BITTER – strengthen digestive organs, improve appetite, liver complaints, esp. good for indigestion, heartburn, stomach aches and gastritis.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) – BITTER - stimulating and invigorating to the whole digestive process esp. when due to lack of gastric juice; poor digestion or lack of appetite,
TONIC ASPECTS ..........
Burdock root (Arctium lappa) - stimulates the liver and gallbladder; increases bile flow; high in inulin (helps lower blood sugar); helps digestion of fats
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) – TONIC – stomach disorders; constipation; excellent liver tonic; fluid retention
Hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) – anti-inflammatory, astringent – minor stomach and intestinal complaints
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – TONIC – strengthens digestion; treats stomach and duodenal ulcers; for inflammation of the intestines; relieves abdominal pain and spasms
Milk Thistle seed & leaf
Oregon Grape root
Prickley Ash
Rosemary leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis) - TONIC – tones and calms the digestive system esp. when due to psychological tension; increases circulation in head; circulatory and nervine stimulant
Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) – TONIC – excellent against colds and flu; digestive aid; indigestion and gas
Thyme leaf (Thymus vulgaris) – TONIC – excellent against colds and flu; stomach weakness and digestive problems; calming to nervous system
Wild Yam root (Dioscorea villosa) – TONIC - for inflammation of the intestines; effective for liver and gallbladder; chronic flatulence and gas
Yarrow lf & flower (Achillea millefolium) – TONIC – stimulates digestion; good for expelling gas from stomach and intestines, very healing and soothing to mucous membranes, tones digestive organs
Yellow Dock Root
CARMINATIVE ASPECTS.......
Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum) - CARMINATIVE
Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum) – CARMINATIVE – stimulates appetite and the flow of saliva; warming; relieves intestinal pain
Caraway seed (Carum carvi) – CARMINATIVE – aids digestion and counteracts gas; intestinal colic; stimulates appetite
Chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) – CARMINATIVE – calms, digestive complaints; helps regulate the bowels; excellent source of calcium
Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum cassia) – CARMINATIVE - warms and stimulates all the vital functions of the body; stops diarrhea; improves digestion; relieves abdominal spasms
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) – CARMINATIVE – warms and aids digestion; helps nausea; stops hiccoughs due to a cold stomach
Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum) - CARMINATIVE -
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) – CARMINATIVE – warming; aid digestion and assimilation; nausea and vomiting
Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum )- CARMINATIVE – treats stomach and digestive disorders; cleansing and soothing to intestines, relieves gas; helps regulate insulin in diabetes.
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) - CARMINATIVE – treats spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and stomach pains; promotes and smoothes digestion, relieves gas; increases peristalsis of the stomach and intestines;
Star Anise (Illicium verum) – CARMINATIVE – warms the abdomen, dispels gas; treats belching; vomiting and abdominal pain
Parasites
Chircory root
Peppermint leaf
Bitter Orange peel
Cascara Sagrada
Rhubarb root
Turmeric root
Marshmallow root
Calendula flower
Pau D'Arco bark
Black Walnut leaf
Sage leaf
Elecampane root
Aloe leaf
Senna leaf
Catnip leaf