Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Bloating - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 55 medicinal plants traditionally used for bloating. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: flatulence, gas, fullness.

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CuminCuminum cyminum
Strong evidence

inferred from digestive action

GingerZingiber officinale
Strong evidence

inferred from digestive action

DillAnethum graveolens
Good evidence

inferred from digestive action

Cassia CinnamonCinnamomum cassia
Good evidence

inferred from carminative action

Lemon VerbenaAloysia citrodora
Good evidence

Carminative digestive aid (indigestion, flatulence)

Sweet FlagAcorus calamus
Good evidence

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

Wild carrotDaucus carota
Good evidence

inferred from carminative action

Black CuminNigella sativa
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

ChiaSalvia hispanica
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

GoldensealHydrastis canadensis
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

Lemon balmMelissa officinalis
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

Lions maneHericium erinaceus
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

ParsleyPetroselinum crispum
Moderate evidence

Carminative digestive and stomach tonic (bloating, indigestion)

PeppermintMentha × piperita
Moderate evidence

inferred from digestive action

ArtichokeCynara scolymus
Limited evidence

Digestive aid for dyspeptic complaints - indigestion, bloating and fullness

CacaoTheobroma cacao
Limited evidence

inferred from digestive action

FlaxseedLinum usitatissimum
Limited evidence

inferred from digestive action

RosemarySalvia rosmarinus
Limited evidence

inferred from digestive action

AgrimonyAgrimonia eupatoria
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

FireweedChamerion angustifolium
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

GentianGentiana lutea
Preliminary evidence

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

Greater BurdockArctium lappa
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

AjwainTrachyspermum ammi
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

AngelicaAngelica archangelica
Preliminary evidence

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

AnisePimpinella anisum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Bay LeafLaurus nobilis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Blessed ThistleCnicus benedictus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

BorageBorago officinalis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

CarawayCarum carvi
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

CardamomElettaria cardamomum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

CatnipNepeta cataria
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

CentauryCentaurium erythraea
Preliminary evidence

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
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Chili PepperCapsicum annuum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

CloveSyzygium aromaticum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Common JuniperJuniperus communis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Common SorrelRumex acetosa
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

CorianderCoriandrum sativum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

DandelionTaraxacum officinale
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Greater CelandineChelidonium majus
Preliminary evidence

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

HopHumulus lupulus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

HorehoundMarrubium vulgare
Preliminary evidence

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

MarjoramOriganum majorana
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

MugwortArtemisia vulgaris
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

OreganoOriganum vulgare
Preliminary evidence

inferred from carminative action

SageSalvia officinalis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from carminative action

SpeedwellVeronica officinalis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

TansyTanacetum vulgare
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

True CinnamonCinnamomum verum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

VervainVerbena officinalis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

Wood BetonyStachys officinalis
Preliminary evidence

Digestive bitter for indigestion, mild stomach upset and bloating

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

YarrowAchillea millefolium
Preliminary evidence

inferred from digestive action

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