Bloating — Medicinal Plants &amp; Herbal Remedies

AjwainTrachyspermum ammi

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

AngelicaAngelica archangelica

Traditional use

Carminative and aromatic bitter digestive (indigestion, bloating, flatulence)

AnisePimpinella anisum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

ArtichokeCynara scolymus

Traditional use

Digestive aid for dyspeptic complaints - indigestion, bloating and fullness

Bay LeafLaurus nobilis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Black CuminNigella sativa

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Full monograph →7 sources →

Blessed ThistleCnicus benedictus

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

BorageBorago officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

CacaoTheobroma cacao

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

CarawayCarum carvi

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

CardamomElettaria cardamomum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Cassia CinnamonCinnamomum cassia

Traditional use

inferred from carminative action

Full monograph →4 sources →

CatnipNepeta cataria

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

CentauryCentaurium erythraea

Traditional use

Digestive aid for mild dyspeptic complaints such as indigestion and bloating (stimulates gastric and bile secretion) - a comprehensive review also documents gastroprotective, hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activity

ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

ChiaSalvia hispanica

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Chili PepperCapsicum annuum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

CloveSyzygium aromaticum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Common JuniperJuniperus communis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Common SorrelRumex acetosa

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

CorianderCoriandrum sativum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Full monograph →21 sources →

CuminCuminum cyminum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

DandelionTaraxacum officinale

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

DillAnethum graveolens

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

FireweedChamerion angustifolium

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

FlaxseedLinum usitatissimum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

GentianGentiana lutea

Traditional use

Digestive aid for mild dyspeptic complaints - indigestion, bloating and fullness (stimulates gastric acid, enzyme and bile secretion)

GingerZingiber officinale

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Full monograph →10 sources →

GoldensealHydrastis canadensis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Greater BurdockArctium lappa

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Greater CelandineChelidonium majus

Traditional use

Antispasmodic / choleretic bitter for upper-abdominal and biliary dyspepsia (indigestion, bloating, cramping) - oral use now restricted for safety

HopHumulus lupulus

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

HorehoundMarrubium vulgare

Traditional use

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

Lemon balmMelissa officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Lemon VerbenaAloysia citrodora

Traditional use

Carminative digestive aid (indigestion, flatulence)

Lions maneHericium erinaceus

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

MarjoramOriganum majorana

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

MugwortArtemisia vulgaris

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

OreganoOriganum vulgare

Traditional use

inferred from carminative action

ParsleyPetroselinum crispum

Traditional use

Carminative digestive and stomach tonic (bloating, indigestion)

PeppermintMentha × piperita

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

RosemarySalvia rosmarinus

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

SageSalvia officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from carminative action

SpeedwellVeronica officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Sweet FlagAcorus calamus

Traditional use

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

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

True CinnamonCinnamomum verum

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

VervainVerbena officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

Wood BetonyStachys officinalis

Traditional use

Digestive bitter for indigestion, mild stomach upset and bloating

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action

YarrowAchillea millefolium

Traditional use

inferred from digestive action