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Digestive

Bloating / gas

4 plants

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Fennel, caraway, chamomile, peppermint (if no GERD). If bloating is progressive with weight loss, skip the tea.

Primary plants

  1. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
    1
    FennelStrong traditional

    Foeniculum vulgare

    Classic carminative seed for gas and crampy bloating.

    Typical. Crushed seed tea after meals.

    Safety. Apiaceae allergy.

  2. Caraway (Carum carvi)
    2
    CarawayHuman data

    Carum carvi

    Carminative; human data mostly in combination dyspepsia products.

    Typical. Seed tea or combination enteric product.

    Safety. LES/GERD if oil is free.

  3. Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
    3
    PeppermintHuman data

    Mentha × piperita

    Spasmolytic if IBS-type; skip if reflux-dominant.

    Typical. Tea (mild) or enteric oil (IBS).

    Safety. GERD, infants.

Supportive plants1
  • German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
    German chamomileStrong traditional
    Matricaria chamomilla

    Gentle carminative/nervine.

    Typical. Flower tea.

    Safety. Asteraceae.

When this is not enough

  • Ascites, obstruction, progressive distension with weight loss, GI bleed

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