The herbal basis of some gastroenterology therapies
Pinn, G.
Australian Family Physician 30(3): 254-258
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 11301764 Document Number: 539389
This is the fourth in a series of articles discussing herbal therapies. This month looks at the herbal basis of gastrointestinal tract therapies. Disorders of digestion and bowel movement have troubled mankind throughout recorded time, providing a steady workload for herbal and orthodox practitioners. Most of these problems are mild and many herbs are used to treat the resulting minor symptoms with varying degrees of success.