Gastric Issues

What it is: Excess intestinal gas from bacterial fermentation, poor digestion, or swallowed air.

Causes: Eating too fast, food intolerances, gut imbalances, artificial sweeteners.

Herbs that help:

• Fennel seed – Carminative, reduces bloating
• Peppermint – Relaxes gut muscles
• Ginger – Improves digestion speed
• Caraway – Helps release trapped gas

Other treatments:

• Eat slowly, avoid carbonated drinks
• Digestive bitters before meals (Chomp Extract)
• Add probiotics

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What it is: Swelling of the belly from gas, water retention, or poor digestion.

Causes: Overeating, constipation, hormonal changes, SIBO, IBS.

Herbs that help:

• Chamomile – Calms inflammation
• Lemon balm – Relaxes intestinal muscles
• Meadowsweet – Soothes acid irritation
• Dandelion root – Reduces water retention

Other treatments:

• Reduce salt intake
• Avoid gum chewing
• Support liver function (Chomp Extract, Helios Tea)

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What it is: Large-intestine bacteria moving into the small intestine, causing fermentation, gas, and nutrient malabsorption.

Causes: Slow digestion, low stomach acid, past infections, stress.

Herbs that help:

• Oregon grape root – Antimicrobial & bile supportive
• Berberine-rich herbs – Reduce bacterial overgrowth
• Garlic – Antibacterial & antifungal
• Thyme – Antimicrobial carminative

Other treatments:

• Low-FODMAP diet short term
• Digestive bitters before meals (Chomp Extract)
• Herbal antimicrobials
• Probiotics after treatment

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What it is: Functional gut disorder causing pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or both.

Causes: Gut-brain axis imbalance, food sensitivities, post-infectious changes, altered motility.

Herbs that help:

• Peppermint – Relieves spasms
• Chamomile – Reduces inflammation
• Slippery Elm – Soothes lining
• Fennel – Relieves gas
• Lemon balm – Calms gut-related anxiety

Other treatments:

• Remove trigger foods
• Add soluble fiber for constipation
• Reduce stress (Moxie Extract)
• Gut-friendly probiotics

What it is: Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing burning, irritation, and sometimes coughing or hoarseness.

Causes: Weak lower esophageal sphincter, eating too close to bedtime, overeating, certain trigger foods (coffee, citrus, tomatoes, chocolate, fried foods).

Herbs that help:

• Marshmallow root – Coats & soothes throat and esophagus
• Slippery elm – Protects mucous membranes
• Meadowsweet – Reduces acidity
• Chamomile – Calms inflammation & spasms

Other treatments:

• Eat smaller meals
• Avoid lying down after eating
• Elevate head during sleep
• Identify & avoid trigger foods & alcohol
• Support gut lining repair (Quench Pills)

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What it is: Loose, frequent stools from irritation, infection, or gut imbalance.

Causes: Food poisoning, intolerances, IBS-D, SIBO, antibiotics.

Herbs that help:

• Chamomile – Anti-inflammatory & antispasmodic
• Slippery Elm – Soothing mucilage
•  Yarrow  – Stops diarrhea
• Cinnamon – Gut-toning antimicrobial

Other treatments:

• Hydrate with electrolytes
• Avoid dairy, fatty foods, high sugar
• Add soluble fiber
• Restore flora with probiotics

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What it is: Increased intestinal permeability allowing toxins and undigested food into the bloodstream.

Causes: Chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, high cortisol, NSAIDs, infections.

Herbs that help:

• Slippery elm – Gut lining repair
• Plantain – Anti-inflammatory & soothing
• Calendula – Gut wall healer
• Licorice root (DGL) – Repairs mucous membranes

Other treatments:

• Remove irritants (gluten, alcohol, sugar)
• Add collagen or bone broth
• Supplement with L-glutamine
• Manage stress

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What it is: That queasy, unsettled feeling in the stomach that can lead to vomiting.

Causes: Motion sickness, pregnancy, viral infections, food poisoning, migraines, digestive upset, side effects of medication.

Herbs that help:

• Ginger – One of the most effective anti-nausea herbs, supports stomach motility.
• Peppermint – Calms stomach spasms and reduces queasiness.
• Lemon balm – Gentle calming herb for nervous stomachs.
• Chamomile – Relieves tension and inflammation in the digestive tract.

(Do NOT use any of these if you are pregnant. Ginger MAY be used, but ask your health care provider before using ANY herbs while pregnant). 

Other treatments:

• Sip cool peppermint or ginger tea.
• Eat bland foods (crackers, plain rice, banana).
• Avoid strong smells or greasy foods.
• For motion sickness, try acupressure wristbands.
• Keep hydrated with small sips of water or electrolyte drinks.

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