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6 herbs and supplements with traditional or clinical support

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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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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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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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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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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale

A common lawn weed used for centuries as a mild diuretic, digestive bitter, and mineral-rich nutritive plant.

  • mild diuretic action (leaf)
  • supports digestion via bitter principle (root)
  • stimulates bile production
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Aloe vera
Aloe barbadensis

A succulent whose inner leaf gel is widely used topically for burns, sunburn, and skin healing; the outer late...

  • topical gel supports minor burn healing
  • soothes sunburn
  • topical use for psoriasis support
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