The Best Herbal Remedies for IBS You'll Ever Find

The Best Herbal Remedies for IBS You'll Ever Find

The constant flip-flop between constipation and diarrhea often associated with IBS makes planning difficult. However, between these herbs and your doctor, steps can be taken to alleviate the problem and reduce pain.

Peppermint oil: Fifteen studies have been conducted using peppermint oil in connection with irritable bowel disease. Patients who used the oil were statistically far better off. While you can drink a tea, the oil capsules are probably a better choice. It must pass through the stomach to be useful in the intestines. The enteric coating helps ensure this.

chamomile: The calming properties of these flowers are well known to those who experience anxiety or suffer from mild insomnia. However, it is just as calming for the intestines. Chamomile can help stop the painful spasms in your body, which can reduce the impact of IBS on your life. It can also make you sleepy. So be careful when driving or operating machinery after taking it. I find a tea to be the best method for this plant, but you may need the convenience of tablets or capsules.

Acidophilus: Although this is not an herb, it appears to offer help to those suffering from IBS. Bad bacteria can cause flare-ups, so adding more good bacteria is often helpful. You can get it in both liquid form and yogurt. You'll want the live kind, so read the labels carefully.

Wormwood: While some websites promote the use of wormwood, I do not. There are two reasons. Firstly, the wrong dosage can have really bad side effects. The other is that it contains a chemical that can cause brain damage. Unfortunately, it doesn't wear out, it just accumulates. This means the more you take it, the more your brain is damaged and it causes irreversible insanity.

sage: I have used sage most often for IBS, partly because I know it works for me. It has a drying effect. So if you suffer from constipation, do not take it. However, it can be very useful for diarrhea.