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5 herbs and supplements with traditional or clinical support
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Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
A widely-grown aromatic herb whose leaf and oil have strong evidence for digestive comfort, IBS relief, and te...
- strong evidence for irritable bowel syndrome
- eases functional dyspepsia
- antispasmodic — relaxes digestive smooth muscle
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Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
A licorice-flavored seed and bulb used since antiquity for digestive comfort, gas, and as a mild expectorant.
- eases infant colic (with caution)
- carminative — eases gas and bloating
- eases mild cough as expectorant
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Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
A daisy-like flower with a long history of use for digestive comfort, mild relaxation, sleep support, and skin...
- supports relaxation
- mild calming effect for anxiety
- supports sleep onset
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Ginger
Zingiber officinale
A pungent rhizome with strong clinical evidence for nausea relief, digestive support, and anti-inflammatory ac...
- strong evidence for nausea relief
- eases pregnancy morning sickness
- eases motion sickness
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Magnesium
Mg — Element #12
An essential macromineral that acts as a cofactor in over 300 enzyme reactions. Most of the body's magnesium i...
- cofactor for over 300 enzymes, including those that pro...
- required for dna, rna, and protein synthesis
- supports normal muscle function and helps prevent cramp...
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