GI Health Botanicals/ Supplements IBD, IBS, GERD, Liver

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IBD INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Aloe Vera Boswellia extract DGL Licorice Marshmallow root Meadowsweet herb psyllium Slippery Elm Bark Turmeric Extract
IBS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME Caraway Seed OIl Chamomile Flower Flax Seed Ginger Ghizome Iberogast Peppermint Leaf OIl Psyllium
GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Aloe Vera Berberine DGL Licorice Marshmallow root Meadowsweet herb Slippery Elm Bark
Liver Dandelion Leaf & Root Milk Thistle Extract
Aloe Vera Treats IBD, GERD Mucosal healing Anti-inflammatory Aloin Free Dose: 100-150 ml BID
Berberine Treats GERD, SIBO improves intestinal permeability improves diarrhea Dose: 500 mg BID-TID
Boswellia Extract Treats IBD, UC, CD Standardized to 65% boswellin / Boswellic Acid Anti-inflammatory Dose: 300-500 mg TID
CARAWAY SEED OIL Treats IBS- diarrhea dominant Dose: 50-100 mg or 0.2 ml in Enteric coated capsule. BID-TID
CHAMOMILE HERB Treats IBS, GERD, Colic Tea: 1-3 Cups / day (3-10 ml BID) 1:5 Tincture/glycerite 500-2000 mg dried flower in capsule BID children- colic: 1-2 Tbsp tea or 10-15 drops glycerite
Dandelion Leaf & Root Bitter for sluggish digestion Protects the liver dose: 1-3 Gm Leaf/root BID can take as tea or in capsule
Flax Seed Herb Treats IBS - Constipation dominant 1-2 Tbsp crushed, steep in 2 cups water x 10 min. strain.
Ginger Rhizome Dried Treats IBS - Constipation dominant IBD, Gastroparesis, Post op Nausea & Vomiting Prokinetic, Antiemetic, Anti-inflammatory 500-1000 mg dried Ginger BID-TID AC 2-6 gm / day 500 Mg BID-TID for nausea/ vomiting
IBEROGAST (STW5) combo 9 herbs Iberis Amara, Angelica, Chamomile, Caraway, Milk Thistle, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Celandine, Licorice Treats IBS, Functional Dyspepsia Dose: 3-6 yr 10 drops AC 6-12 yr 15 drops AC >12 yr 20 drops AC
DGL - Licorice Root Treats IBD, GERD Dose: 400-800 mg Chewable 20 min AC & HS
Marshmallow Root Demulcent Treat IBD, IBS, GERD Tea / Capsule/ Glycerite (ETOH destroys the mucopolysaccharides) sooth irritated intestinal lining Dose: 6 gm/day Capsule 1000 mg TID Tea 1 Tbsp root in 2 cups near boiling water for 15-20 minutes. Strain then drink 30-60 minutes after meals.
Meadowsweet herb Treats IBD, GERD Tea, Capsule, Tincture Tea: steep 1 tbsp herb in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain then drink 1 cup after main meals of the day. Capsules: 400-600 mg TID after meals. Tincture: 2-4 ml BID-TID (1:5 strength) after meals.
Milk Thistle Extract Treats Liver Dz Hepatitis C / Cirrhosis Standardized to 80% silymarin Approx. 700 mg extract TID. Hepatoprotectant from drug induced damage. Approx. 420-760 mg per day.
Peppermint Leaf Oil Treats IBS Diarrhea dominant Dose: 50 mg or 0.2 ml in enteric-coated capsule, BID-TID, best taken before meals. If anal burning occurs, reduce dose and/or take with food.
Psyllium Seed Husks Treat IBD, IBS-Constipation dominant Mix 1-2 tsp with 8 ounces of water and drink 1-3 times per day for constipation. Must be taken with a generous amount of water for beneficial effects and to reduce risk of choking or obstruction.
Slippery Elm Bark Demulcent Treat IBD, IBS, GERD, Sore Throat Capsule, Lozenges 1000 mg/TID Tea: steep 1 tsp slippery elm powder in 1 cup water for 10 minutes. Strain, discard powder. Drink 1 cup after meals. Tinctures can be used but must use low amounts of alcohol or mucopolysaccharides will be degraded.
Turmeric Extract Treats IBD Standardized to 95% curcumin or curcuminoids. Dose: 300-600 mg TID
Fish Oil Treat: IBD Anti-inflammatory Dose: 4000-6000 mg EPA/DHA/ day
Glutamine Treat: CD, Mucositis of GI tract from chemotherapy, diarrhea Repairs gut lining Dose: 2000-3000 mg/day
Prebiotics Treat IBD Promote growth of friendly flora, prokinetic, healing Dose: 5000 mg/day
Probiotics Treat: IBS, IBD (UC>CD), C. Diff, ABX diarrhea Immunoregulation, restore motility, rebalance flora, gut repair, barrier fcn Dose: Saccharomyces Boulardii 5 billion CFU
Short Chain Fatty Acid Enema Treat UC Regulates motility, Promotes gut lining repair Dose: 60-100 ml of 80-100 mmoles/L BID X 4 wks for resistant Left side UC
Vitamin D3 Treats: General health, IBD Immune balance, Bone health Dose: QS maintain level > 50 ng/ml
Zinc-carnosine Elemental Zinc Treats Mucositis, IBD Repair gut lining Dose: 150 mg/day Antioxidant 30-50 mg/day
Omega 3- FA Inhibit key pathways of inflammatory cascade: COX1,2, 5-Lipoxygenase Flax seed Free range Eggs Walnuts Hemp Seed Fish (deep water fatty fish)
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