Healing With Herbs

Licorice Root Elixir

Fennel Seed Elixir  

Herbs are also a great go-to for symptomatic relief, with many different options.

For instance, aloe is a good choice for constipation, and peppermint helps with gas and bloating, though she wouldn’t recommend it for clients who have upper GI symptoms.

All parts of fennel are helpful for digestive problems. Licorice root and slippery elm are both soothing and can be used for inflammatory conditions. While many herbs are found in supplement form, Ms. Vaske said teas (elixirs) are a great way to increase these herbs for gut symptoms into the diet, particularly when they are made with a blend of herbs.

“I like having these different herbs in them [teas] because it just helps with everything, and synergistically they just help more,” she said.
Most important is finding a quality herb elixir that is organic and sourced from a reputable farm, she said. Many products are poor quality, causing people to give up on herbs if they don’t notice benefits.

Borrowed from Epoch Times