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    Herb Med 4 - Dig System Herbal Actions

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    The document describes various herbal actions that can affect the digestive system. It lists 27 different herbal actions including anthelmintic, anti-bacterial, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, antacid, antioxidant, antispasmodic, astringent, bitters, carminitive, demulcent, laxatives, and mucous membrane tonics. For each action, it provides examples of herbs that have that effect as well as a brief description of how that action can impact the digestive system. The herbal actions and examples provided give an overview of how herbs can be used to support healthy digestion and gastrointestinal function.

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    The document describes various herbal actions that can affect the digestive system. It lists 27 different herbal actions including anthelmintic, anti-bacterial, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, antacid, antioxidant, antispasmodic, astringent, bitters, carminitive, demulcent, laxatives, and mucous membrane tonics. For each action, it provides examples of herbs that have that effect as well as a brief description of how that action can impact the digestive system. The herbal actions and examples provided give an overview of how herbs can be used to support healthy digestion and gastrointestinal function.

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    DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HERBAL ACTIONS

    ACTION DESCRIPTION HERB


    Anthelmintic Kills intestinal worms, Androraphis paniculata
    Artemisia vulgaris
    Artemisia annua
    Tanacetum parthenium
    Anti-bacterial Kills Bacteria. In the GIT bacterial Andrographis paniculata
    infection can be found anywhere Hydrastis Canadensis
    from the mouth to the large bowel. Berberis vulgaris
    Salvia officinalis
    Commiphora molmol
    Azadirachta indica
    Allium sativum
    Thymus vulgaris
    Antiemetic Relieves nausea and vomiting Zingiber officinalis
    Mentha piperita
    Balota nigra
    Berberis vulgaris
    Cyanara scolymus
    Anti- Reduces inflammation. Curcuma longa
    inflammatory Inflammation in the GIT can be Salix alba
    localised or systemic Chamomilla recutita
    Aloe vera
    Scutellaria baicalensis
    Vaccinium myrtillus
    Bupleurum falcatum
    Calendula officinalis
    Zingiber officinalis
    Hydrastis Canadensis
    Glycyrrhiza glabra
    Achilea millefolium
    Filipendula ulmaria
    DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HERBAL ACTIONS

    Antacid Help balance and normalise acid Filipendula ulmaria


    secretion in the stomach
    Antioxidant Reduces or protects against Curcuma longa
    oxidative damage. Camelia sinensis
    Silybum marianum
    Scutellaria baicalensis
    Vaccinium myrtillus
    Rosmarinus officinalis
    Andrographis paniculata
    Astragalus membranous
    Ginkgo biloba
    Salvia officinalis
    Schisandra chinensis
    Antiparastitic Kills parastites Tabebuia avellanedae
    Artemisia absinthium
    Artemisia annua
    Antispasmodic Reduces spasm and tension in Chamomilla recutita
    visceral structures (smooth muscle) Mentha piperita
    and improve normal function. In the Foeniculum vulgare
    GIT spasm can occur in the stomach, Dioscorea villosa
    small intestine and large intestine.
    Zingiber officinale
    Also reduces
    Viburnun opulus
    Valeriana officinalis
    Rosmarinus officinalis
    Melissa officinalis
    Achillea millefolium
    Passiflora incarnta
    Scutellaria lateriflora
    Astringent Astringes tissues and mucous Agrmonia eupatoria
    membranes in the GIT often by Cinnamonomun
    precipitating proteins. zeylanicum
    Viburnum opulus
    Gernaium maculatum
    Filipendula ulmaria
    Commiphora molmol
    Salvia officinalis
    Achillea millefolium
    Hamamelis virginiana
    DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HERBAL ACTIONS

    Bitters Stimulate bitter taste reception on Gentian lutea


    the tongue. This directly stimulates Erythrea centaurium
    the secretion of saliva, HCl and Artemisa absinthium
    gastrin in the stomach. In low doses Artemisia annua
    will improve sphincter tone and
    Anrographis paniculata
    gastric emptying, however at higher
    doses will increase acid production Berberis vulgaris
    in the stomach and stimulate Hydrastis Canadensis
    increased bile production by the Chelidonium majus
    liver and increase the production of Calendula officinale
    pancreatic enzymes. Bitters may be Cyanara scolymus
    indicated for anorexia, sluggish Taraxacum officinale
    dyspepsia, food allergies or
    Humulus lupus
    intolerances, gallbladder disease and
    liver disease.
    Use with caution in reflux where
    caused by poor sphincter function.
    Carminitive Relaxes sphincters in the GIT, Mentha piperita
    therefore easing flatulence. Also Foeniculum vulgare
    relaxes the stomach, stimulate Zingiber officinalis
    peristalsis, in low doses can improveMelissa officinalis
    gastric motility but in high does will
    Chamomilla recutita
    aggravate reflux by reducing
    sphincter tone. Anethum graveolens
    Rosmarinus officinale
    Curcuma longa
    Cinnamomum zeylanicum
    Demulcent Soothes irritated tissue. In the GIT Ulmus fulva
    useful for irritations in the Althea officinalis
    oesophagus, stomach and intestines. Plantago major
    Can help to stop acid rising in the Glycyrrhiza glabra
    oesophagus. Demulcents are also
    Tringonella foenum-
    sometimes used to ease constipation.
    graecum
    Laxatives Reduces transit time by causing
    defecation. May be bulking agents Linum spp.
    or Plantago psyllium
    stimulating substances Cassisa spp.
    Rhamnus purshiana
    Rhubarb spp.
    Rumex crispus
    Mucous Soothes mucous membrane Maticaria recutita
    membrane tonics irritation. Heals and improves Glyccyrrhiza glabra
    integrity and function of mucous Hydrastis Canadensis
    membranes Aloe barbadensis (inner
    leaf)

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