Which plants are traditionally used for Irritable bowel syndrome?

Plants traditionally associated with Irritable bowel syndrome in herbal medicine include: Cumin, Cardamom, Flax / Linseed, Bo he / Chinese mint, Peppermint. This is for educational reference only — not medical advice.

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Irritable bowel syndrome

Plants traditionally associated with Irritable bowel syndrome, sorted by evidence level. Not medical advice.

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This does not replace a doctor. Information is for educational purposes only. Serious or persistent symptoms → see a qualified professional.

Plants traditionally associated with Irritable bowel syndrome

CuminCuminum cyminum
ClinicalCaution
CardamomElettaria cardamomum
Clinical
Flax / LinseedLinum usitatissimum
ClinicalCaution
Bo he / Chinese mintMentha haplocalyx
ClinicalCaution
PeppermintMentha piperita
ClinicalDanger
Psyllium / IspaghulaPlantago ovata
ClinicalCaution
ValerianValeriana officinalis
ClinicalCaution
Aloe VeraAloe vera
PreclinicalDanger
Wild YamDioscorea villosa
PreclinicalCaution
ArtichokeCynara cardunculus
Traditional (systematized)Caution
Cramp BarkViburnum opulus
Traditional (systematized)Danger

Colitis / inflammatory bowel Constipation Crohn's disease Diarrhoea Flatulence / bloating Gastritis

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Plants traditionally associated with Irritable bowel syndrome

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