Herbs For Digestion Problems And Digestive Health

Add 1 tablespoon of powdered slippery elm per cup of water to ease heartburn. The remedy has a thick consistency which immediately coats and soothes inflamed tissues. The remedy is sweet and nutrient rich. Slippery elm is helpful to use if prolonged vomiting secondary to stomach flu has resulted in minor dehydration or exhaustion. Since slippery elm provides bulk, it promotes the formation of a soft stool if diarrhea is present and it relieves constipation as well.

Aloe gel or juice may be purchased at grocery and health food stores. It provides cool soothing relief of acid excess or reflux. I prefer the gel to the juice.

Marshmallow root promotes the healing of inflamed tissues and soothes pain. Unlike most herbal teas, when making an infusion of marshmallow root, it is best made by using the cold infusion method. Pour one quart of cool water over 6 teaspoons of marshmallow root. Place it, covered, in the refrigerator overnight. Strain the teas and drink it throughout the day. Marshmallow is an excellent alternative to the more expensive, rarer slippery elm herb.

Use Herbs to Promote Healthy Bowel Movements

Dandelion roots are an outstanding digestive tonic, which aids the health of the liver and relieves constipation. Dandelion leaves promote healthy kidney and circulatory function. Dandelions are among the most nutritious herbal foods on earth.

Dandelions are bitters which improve the tone of the digestive tract. They improve the flow of bile which improves the health of the gallbladder and the liver. A healthy bile flow is also needed to prevent the formation of excess blood vessel clogging cholesterol.

Dandelions may be used to improve the appetite.

Herbs and Digestion

The herbs discussed above are just a few of the best herbs for digestive health. There are a multitude of others available. Herbs benefit the entire body. Using them to promote digestive health is among the best uses of herbs.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Nov 2013 by Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG. Patricia has been a Registered Nurse for almost forty years in a wide variety of settings. As a Registered Nurse, she realized that conventional healthcare was not meeting the needs of all patients. She became an herbalist and obtained a PhD in Natural Health. Patricia is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, passing the stringent peer reviewed process to become a Registered Herbalist.

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