Traditional Research | Carminative Compound
Fennel seed
(Foeniculum vulgare)*
An excellent
carminative. It is very effective for flatulence, nausea, vomiting,
colic in infants (via breastfeeding) and travel sickness. Fennel is
also a galactagogue (stimulates milk production), a mild pectoral or
lung tonic and is a useful flavoring for children's formulas.
Wild Yam fresh
root
(Dioscorea villosa)*
Indicated in
cases of biliousness, abdominal, uterine, ovarian or hepatic pain
with spasms. It is used for colic, gas pain, menstrual cramps, and
spastic colon. Wild Yam is an anti-inflammatory agent, a cholagogue
and antispasmodic for use in treating irritable bowel syndrome,
arthritic pain, hiatal hernia, dysmenorrhea and gall bladder spasms.
Peppermint
fresh herb
(Mentha piperita)*
A time-tested
carminative used for nausea, gas, stomach and intestinal colic and
as a pleasant flavoring agent. Rich in menthol and other essential
oils, Peppermint has mild local anesthetic qualities. It is also an
antispasmodic for the bowel.
Chamomile
fresh flowers
(Chamomilla recutita)*
A mild but
effective remedy for children and adults alike. The flowers are
anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative and sedative. Children
find the taste palatable and readily take it for teething pain,
colic, cramps, colds, irritability and night terrors. For adults it
is a soothing remedy for frazzled nerves, insomnia, tension
headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and ulcers.
Ginger rhizome
(Zingiber officinalis)*
Used
throughout Asia as a spice and medicine. Ginger is a warming
carminative, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory agent, mild emmenagogue,
expectorant, circulatory stimulant and anti-nausea agent. Its
delightful taste makes it easy to take. It is used for a wide array
of symptoms including morning sickness, dysbiosis, achlorhydria,
cold/damp lung congestion, head colds, osteoarthritis, cold hands
and feet, fevers and travel sickness.
Bibliography:
Capasso, F. and
Mascolo, N. Natural Drugs and the Digestive Tract, Rome,
1992.
Hobbs,
C. Foundations of Health - the Liver and Digestive Herbal,
Capitola,
CA,
1992.
Hoffmann, D. Therapeutic Herbalism, self-published.
Shulick, P. Ginger - Common Spice and Wonder Drug, Brattleboro,
VT,
1994.
Wichtl, M. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Stuttgart,
1994
Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
©2012
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved
*Disclaimer: The information on
historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and
traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for
consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any
attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the
direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author
are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences
resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should
you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any
preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a
professional health care advisor.
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare)* |
An excellent carminative. It is very effective for flatulence, nausea, vomiting, colic in infants (via breastfeeding) and travel sickness. Fennel is also a galactagogue (stimulates milk production), a mild pectoral or lung tonic and is a useful flavoring for children's formulas. |
Wild Yam fresh root (Dioscorea villosa)* |
Indicated in cases of biliousness, abdominal, uterine, ovarian or hepatic pain with spasms. It is used for colic, gas pain, menstrual cramps, and spastic colon. Wild Yam is an anti-inflammatory agent, a cholagogue and antispasmodic for use in treating irritable bowel syndrome, arthritic pain, hiatal hernia, dysmenorrhea and gall bladder spasms. |
Peppermint fresh herb (Mentha piperita)* |
A time-tested carminative used for nausea, gas, stomach and intestinal colic and as a pleasant flavoring agent. Rich in menthol and other essential oils, Peppermint has mild local anesthetic qualities. It is also an antispasmodic for the bowel. |
Chamomile fresh flowers (Chamomilla recutita)* |
A mild but effective remedy for children and adults alike. The flowers are anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative and sedative. Children find the taste palatable and readily take it for teething pain, colic, cramps, colds, irritability and night terrors. For adults it is a soothing remedy for frazzled nerves, insomnia, tension headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and ulcers. |
Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinalis)* |
Used throughout Asia as a spice and medicine. Ginger is a warming carminative, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory agent, mild emmenagogue, expectorant, circulatory stimulant and anti-nausea agent. Its delightful taste makes it easy to take. It is used for a wide array of symptoms including morning sickness, dysbiosis, achlorhydria, cold/damp lung congestion, head colds, osteoarthritis, cold hands and feet, fevers and travel sickness. |
Bibliography: |
Capasso, F. and Mascolo, N. Natural Drugs and the Digestive Tract, Rome, 1992. Hobbs, C. Foundations of Health - the Liver and Digestive Herbal, Capitola, CA, 1992. Hoffmann, D. Therapeutic Herbalism, self-published. Shulick, P. Ginger - Common Spice and Wonder Drug, Brattleboro, VT, 1994. Wichtl, M. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Stuttgart, 1994 |
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
©2012 Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved
*Disclaimer: The information on historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a professional health care advisor.