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Irritable bowel syndrome

Digestive system / Colon

Also known as: IBSSpastic colon

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Caraway oil RatingRatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates intestinal spasms; soothes digestive system; improves digestion; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Flax seed RatingRatingRatingRating

    Flax seed is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement; alleviates constipation and abdominal pain; helps eliminate gas. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

  • Lactase RatingRatingRatingRating

    Lactase alleviates lactose intolerance related indigestion and diarrhea; used for treatment of lactose intolerance related irritable bowel syndrome. Take lactase daily with any dairy product, just before meal, as suggested on the label.

  • Peppermint oil RatingRatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates intestinal spasms; soothes digestive system; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Probiotics RatingRatingRatingRating

    Probiotics alleviate diarrhea; help eliminate gas. Take probiotics daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Psyllium RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium alleviates diarrhea; regulates bowel movement; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of psyllium seeds daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Bromelain RatingRatingRating

    Bromelain improves digestion; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, with meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

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