Digestive System

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This system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gall bladder, and pancreas. It's function is to break down the food we eat into nutrients such as fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Indigestion

Herbs that help ease heartburn and indigestion.


Peppermint Top choice for heartburn and best taken as a tea.

Dill Excellent as a tea for gas and bloating. 

     For Acid Reflux and GERD, we recommend either:

     Chamomile


      Lemon Balm

 

Stomach Cramping

Herbs that can assist in easing stomach cramping due to indigestion, IBS, and Crohn's disease.


Chamomile Excellent for calming the muscles in the digestive system.


Peppermint Helps to calm muscle spasms in the digestive tract


Basil Kills harmful bacteria in the digestive tract that may be the cause of the cramping


Calendula Helps ease ulcer pain


Dill Helps ease stomach pain and cramping by relieving bloating and gas


 

Nausea

Herbs that help ease nausea.

Ginger Top choice for nausea. Best taken as an infusion.


 

Stomach Pain

Herbs that help with stomach pain due to ulcers, colitis, spastic colon, and colic.


Chamomile Eases muscles spasms. Can be taken as tea or tincture.


Marsh Mallow Mucilaginous and best taken as decoction or tincture.


Slippery Elm Helps increase mucus secretion that coats digestive tract. Can be prepared as decoction or tincture. However, due to over harvesting and dutch elm disease, this is endangered. Opt for marsh mallow or ethically cultivated if available.


 

Liver Cleanser

Herbs that assist with cleansing and detoxing the liver. Your liver is what cleans toxins out of your blood, so supporting its functionality with herbs is highly beneficial for overall health. Any of the following herbs can be taken to stimulate liver functionality:


Dandelion 


Plantain  


Milk Thistle


Yellow Dock


 

Antiparasitic

Herbs that destroy parasites that may be harmful to health.


Garlic  


 

Diarrhea

Herbs that help ease diarrhea.


Calendula 


Slippery Elm

 

Appetite Stimulant

Herbs that help stimulate appetite.


Angelica


 

Blood Sugar Regulation

Herbs that help slow down sugar absorption.


Cinnamon Well studied for its ability to mimic insulin.

Shop Digestive Support Products:

• Digestive Bitters — Fennel, dandelion, ginger, and gentian to stimulate digestion and support gut health
• Liver Tonic — Milk thistle, dandelion, yellow dock, and burdock for liver and digestive support
• Detox Herbal Tea Blend — Dandelion, burdock, nettles, and red clover for gentle digestive cleansing

Learn More:

• Why Cleanse Your Liver? — Why the liver is central to digestive health and the herbs that support it
• Spring Clean Your Body — A seasonal approach to supporting digestion and natural detoxification
• Discover the Amazing Benefits of Dandelion — Dandelion's role as a digestive tonic and liver ally

 

 

 

 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. If you are under the care of a health care provider and/or taking prescription medication, check with your health care provider before taking any herbal supplement.