Carminative
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
| See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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| See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Carminatives (sometimes referred to as Stomachics) are rich in volatile oils and by their action stimulate the peristalsis of the digestive system and relax the stomach, thereby supporting the digestion and helping against gas in the digestive tract. Many carminative herbs are used extensively in cooking.
Carminative Herbs:
- Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)
- Caraway (Carum carvi)
- Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
- Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
- Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- Dill (Anethum graveolens)
- Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
- (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
- Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
- Juniper (Juniperus communis)
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinale)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
- Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
- Yarrow (Achileea millefolium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.
