Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Loss of appetite - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 10 medicinal plants traditionally used for loss of appetite. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: poor appetite, loss of appetite.

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Sweet FlagAcorus calamus
Good evidence

Aromatic bitter / carminative for indigestion, bloating, flatulence and poor appetite (traditional)

AgrimonyAgrimonia eupatoria
Preliminary evidence

inferred from bitter-tonic action

AngelicaAngelica archangelica
Preliminary evidence

inferred from bitter-tonic action

Blessed ThistleCnicus benedictus
Preliminary evidence

Appetite stimulant for loss of appetite (approved use under German Commission E)

CarawayCarum carvi
Preliminary evidence

inferred from appetite-stimulant action

CentauryCentaurium erythraea
Preliminary evidence

Aromatic bitter tonic for temporary loss of appetite

DandelionTaraxacum officinale
Preliminary evidence

inferred from bitter-tonic action

GentianGentiana lutea
Preliminary evidence

Aromatic bitter for temporary loss of appetite

HorehoundMarrubium vulgare
Preliminary evidence

Bitter digestive for dyspeptic complaints (indigestion, bloating, flatulence) and loss of appetite

YarrowAchillea millefolium
Preliminary evidence

inferred from bitter-tonic action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.